Affecting millions of employees: Ways to extend your annual leave to 41 days in 2025

In 2025, the total number of public and religious holidays is calculated as 15 days. However, with strategic planning, these holidays can be combined with annual leave to extend them up to a total of 41 days. So, how is this possible?

January 1 New Year's Day (Wednesday)

5 days of holiday with 2 days of leave: The New Year's holiday falls on a Wednesday. You can extend this holiday to 5 days by taking 2 days of leave at the beginning of the week (Monday and Tuesday).

April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Wednesday)

5 days of holiday with 2 days of leave: April 23 falls on a Wednesday. You can have a 5-day holiday by taking 2 days of leave at the beginning of the week (Monday and Tuesday).

May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day (Thursday)

4 days of holiday with 1 day of leave: You can turn the May 1 holiday, which falls on a Thursday, into a 4-day holiday by taking 1 day of leave on Friday.

May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Monday)

3 days of holiday with the weekend: Since May 19 is on a Monday, you can plan a 3-day holiday by combining it with the weekend.

July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day (Tuesday)

4 days of holiday with 1 day of leave: The July 15 holiday, which falls on a Tuesday, can be turned into a 4-day holiday opportunity with 1 day of leave taken on Monday.

August 30 Victory Day (Saturday)

2 days of holiday with the weekend: August 30 falls on a Saturday. This holiday, which combines with the weekend, offers a good opportunity for a short getaway.

October 29 Republic Day (Wednesday)

5 days of holiday with 2 days of leave: October 29 falls on a Wednesday. You can have a total of 5 days of holiday by taking leave on Monday and Tuesday.

Eid al-Fitr (March 30 - April 1)

9 days of holiday with 3 days of leave: In 2025, Eid al-Fitr begins on Sunday, March 30. You can extend it to a total of 9 days by taking 3 days of leave during the week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

Eid al-Adha (June 6 - 9)

9 days of holiday with 3 days of leave: Eid al-Adha begins on Saturday, June 6. You can increase the holiday to 9 days by taking 3 days of leave during the week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

Planning these types of holiday opportunities in advance allows you to make your travel routes and accommodation reservations early. This way, you can both manage your budget better and have a more stress-free vacation. (Sözcü)

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