2026 Will Be a Holiday Year: 43 Days of Holiday with 11.5 Days of Leave

ENUYGUN.com, Türkiye's leading travel marketplace, states that 2026 is full of opportunities for vacationers. Next year, employees will be able to take long vacations with short breaks. Vacationers will be able to take 43 days of vacation with just 11.5 years of leave.

4-day holiday on New Year's Eve

In 2026, the first official holiday of the year, January 1st, falls on a Thursday. Taking one day off on Friday, January 2nd, allows for a four-day vacation when combined with the weekend.

New Year's holiday suggestion: You can ring in the new year at the artist hotels of Northern Cyprus or at the Christmas markets of Europe.

9 days of holiday with 3.5 days of leave during Ramadan Feast

During the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which starts on the afternoon of Thursday, March 9th, and ends on Sunday, March 22nd, you can take a total of 3.5 days off, including half-days on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and the eve, and go on a 9-day vacation.

Ramadan Bayram holiday suggestion: It's the ideal time for cultural and gastronomic trips. Consider including cultural and gourmet cities like Gaziantep, Adana, Şanlıurfa, and Mardin in your plans.

4 days off with 1 day off on April 23

April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children's Day, which falls on a Thursday, gives you the opportunity to get four days off with one day off on Friday. You can plan a wonderful spring break on April 23rd and explore new places with the arrival of spring and the warming of the weather.

April 23 holiday suggestion: For a family holiday, you can be in touch with nature and have fun with your children in Eskişehir and Kocaeli.

3 days off on May 1st

May 1st Labor and Solidarity Day, which falls on a Friday, combines with the weekend and provides a 3-day holiday opportunity.

May 1st holiday suggestion: You can have a holiday full of experience and culture in Safranbolu and Cappadocia, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

4 days off with 1 day off on May 19th

Another holiday opportunity in May is May 19th, Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, which falls on a Tuesday. Between May 16th and 19th, you can take four days off, with one day off.

May 19 holiday suggestion: Bursa, Mudanya, Çanakkale and Edirne can be on your list as places that bring the beauty of May to life.

9 days of holiday with 1.5 days off during Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha begins on the eve of the holiday, Tuesday, May 26, and continues until Saturday, May 30. Eid al-Adha is a good opportunity to kick off the beach season, and by taking a day and a half off (a half-day on Monday and the eve of the holiday), you can combine it with the weekend and have a full nine days of holiday.

Eid al-Adha holiday suggestion: In this period when the weather is ideal, you can have a long holiday in uniquely beautiful places such as Alanya, Fethiye, Marmaris and Kaş to bring summer early.

5 days off with 2 days off on July 15th

It's possible to have a five-day vacation by taking two days off before or after the Wednesday of July 15. Enjoy the best of summer in July, when the seaside season is at its busiest.

July 15 holiday suggestion: Bodrum, Alaçatı, Çeşme and Ayvalık, indispensable destinations for summer holidays, can be evaluated with their beautiful hotel options.

Weekend holiday on August 30th

While Victory Day, which falls on a Sunday, doesn't require any extra days off, the weekend will bring the joy of the holiday to life. You can still experience the warmth of summer while celebrating with great enthusiasm in your city's squares.

August 30 holiday suggestion: For those living in Istanbul, the beaches of the Princes' Islands, Silivri and Tekirdağ will be weekend seaside holiday destinations.

5 days off with 1.5 days off on October 29th

Republic Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. You can take a 5-day vacation by taking a half-day off on Wednesday and 1.5 days off on Friday.

October 29th holiday suggestion: Yedigöller, Abant, and Ağva are among the best places to experience the beauty of autumn and admire the unique natural scenery. ENUYGUN.com 's suggested routes where you can find traces of the republic also include Ankara, İzmir, Amasya, and Kütahya.

Midterm and semester breaks for the 2025-2026 season

According to the 2025-2026 academic year calendar, schools will open on Monday, September 8, 2025. The closing date is Friday, June 26, 2026. The first mid-term break of the 2025-2026 year will take place between November 10-14, 2025. During the first mid-term break, it is possible to take a 9-day vacation with weekends. The 2026 semester break is between January 19-26, 2026. The second semester start date is Monday, February 2. During this period, a long 14-day winter break, including weekends, is also possible. Uludağ is a candidate to be a favorite in 2026 as a winter destination.

The second spring break of 2026 falls between Monday, March 16, and Friday, March 20. A nine-day long vacation can be planned during the mid-season break, which coincides with Eid al-Fitr. During this nine-day spring break, visa-free countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, and Serbia can be visited.