Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. Started as George Washington's birthday celebration in 1880s. Became federal holiday in 1968-1971 through Uniform Monday Holiday Act
March 18 marks the anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I. Allied powers launched the campaign in February 1915 to capture Istanbul. Turkish forces under Atatürk successfully defended the peninsula. The campaign ended in January 1916 with Allied withdrawal
Turkey celebrates 16 national holidays in its best traditions. Republic Day (October 29th) marks Turkey's creation after 1923 War of Independence. National Sovereignty and Children's Day (April 23rd) commemorates 1920 Parliament founding. Victory Day (August 30th) celebrates Dumlupinar battle victory. Atatürk Commemoration Day (May 19th) marks flag's journey from Samsun to Ankara
Republic Day commemorates Turkey's proclamation in 1923. Victory Day celebrates 1922 Dumlupınar battle victory. Youth and Sports Day marks Atatürk's arrival in Samsun in 1919. National Sovereignty and Children's Day commemorates 1920 Parliament founding. Labor and Solidarity Day celebrates workers worldwide
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was born in 1881 in Salonica, Ottoman Empire. He led Turkish War of Independence after World War I. His reforms transformed Turkey into modern, secular nation
UAE observes eight public holidays in 2024. Public holidays are paid-off days for government offices and businesses. Holidays strengthen national identity and promote work-life balance