Turkey has a total of 12 holidays in 2004. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2004 New Year’s Day in Turkey falls on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar and marks the beginning of a new calendar year.
March Equinox
Saturday, March 20, 2004 March Equinox in Turkey (Istanbul)
National Sovereignty and Children's Day
Friday, April 23, 2004 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day in Turkey, observed every April 23, commemorates the Turkish Parliament’s creation and celebrates children’s role in the country’s development.
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
Wednesday, May 19, 2004 Many people in Turkey annually observe the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day on May 19 by attending sports events and remembering Turkey’s War of Independence, which started on this day in 1919.
June Solstice
Monday, June 21, 2004 June Solstice in Turkey (Istanbul)
Victory Day
Monday, August 30, 2004 Turkey annually celebrates Victory Day on August 30, commemorating the Turkish victory over Greek invaders in 1922.
September Equinox
Wednesday, September 22, 2004 September Equinox in Turkey (Istanbul)
Republic Day Eve
Thursday, October 28, 2004 Republic Day Eve is a half day in Turkey
Republic Day
Friday, October 29, 2004 Republic Day in Turkey, which is on October 29 each year, commemorates the creation of the Turkish Republic in 1923.
Ataturk Commemoration Day
Wednesday, November 10, 2004 Ataturk Commemoration Day is a observance in Turkey
December Solstice
Tuesday, December 21, 2004 December Solstice in Turkey (Istanbul)
New Year's Eve
Friday, December 31, 2004 New Year’s Eve in Turkey, which is December 31 in the Gregorian calendar, marks the end of a calendar year.
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