Ramadan Feast (Eid al-Fitr) celebrated August 8-10, 2013. Eid prayers held in mosques on first day. Families gather for feasts and exchange gifts. Sacrifice Holiday (Eid al-Adha) celebrated October 15-18. Animal sacrifice performed with meat distribution
Turkey has six feasts, two religious and four national. National feasts mark important stages of modern Turkey's establishment. April 23 celebrates National Sovereignty and Children's Day. May 19 commemorates Atatürk's Samsun visit and youth activities. August 30 marks Victory Day after Dumlupınar Battle
Turkey celebrates 16 public holidays in 2024. Republic Day falls on October 29th. New Year's Day is celebrated on January 1st