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National Independence & Children's Day

Thursday, 23 Apr 2026 · Türkiye · Nationwide · Public holiday

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Bridge day check

Falls on a Thursday. Book the Friday off and you get a four-day weekend — the classic bridge day.

Book off 24 Apr 2026 for 4 days off.

What the day is for

23 April marks the first Grand National Assembly and was dedicated by Atatürk to children — schoolchildren symbolically take over official posts for the day.

Do shops and banks close?

Banks and offices closed; retail open.

Getting around

Normal to holiday services with stadium-event closures.

When it falls each year

Floating holidays shift; fixed ones move only in which weekday they land on.

2025Wednesday · 23 Apr 20251-day break

2026Thursday · 23 Apr 2026Bridge to 4 days

2027Friday · 23 Apr 20273-day break

2028Sunday · 23 Apr 20282-day break

2029Monday · 23 Apr 20293-day break

See the full Türkiye holiday calendar or count the working days.