It might be very useful for you to know working hours and official holidays of the country which you will visit. You may plan your trip accordingly and avoid the places which might be closed during holidays.
In Turkey, government offices and banks are generally open from 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with a break from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. Companies usually work on Saturdays as well but only from 9am till 3pm.
Unlike other European countries touristic shops,
restaurants, and bars usually open until late at night. Lucky you!
Official Holidays
• April 23 National
Sovereignty and Children’s Day
• May 19 Ataturk
Commemoration and Youth & Sports Day
• August 30 Victory Day
(victory over invading forces in 1922)
• October 29 Republic Day
(anniversary of the declaration of the Turkish Republic)
Please
note: Dates of the following two religious festivals change according to the
Muslim lunar calendar and thus occur 10 days earlier each year. Shops, banks
and offices opening hours will be affected.
•
Ramadan Bayrami / Sugar Feast: Three-day festival to celebrate the end of the
fast of Ramadan.
•
Kurban Bayramı / Sacrifies Feast: Four-day festival to slaughter a sheep or cow
and distribute the meat among the poor, neighbours and within the family.
Poor me!! I work 24 hours and 7 days...
Poor me!! I work 24 hours and 7 days...
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