Is the Eve of the Holiday a public holiday? Do the private and public sectors work on the Eve of the Holiday?
The countdown for the Eve of the Holiday (Arefe) has begun. This year, the Eve of Ramadan Bayram falls on a Saturday. Those making holiday plans are wondering whether the Eve is a public holiday. President Erdoğan announced that they have included the 3 days following the holiday under administrative leave. Thus, the holiday break has been extended to a total of 9 days. So, is the Eve of the Holiday considered a public holiday? Is it a half-day, and what will the working arrangements be for the private and public sectors?
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There is curiosity regarding whether the Eve of the Holiday (Arefe) is a public holiday. The Eve, which falls on the last day of Ramadan, is the day before the holiday. While the Eve of the Holiday is considered a half-day public holiday for public institutions and organizations, those working in the private sector will receive half-day overtime pay.
IS THE EVE OF THE HOLIDAY A HOLIDAY?
According to the official calendar, the Eve of the Holiday is accepted as a half-day holiday. For this reason, government offices, banks, and some public institutions do not provide service in the afternoon.
While public institutions and organizations do not work in the afternoon, those working in the private sector receive half-day overtime pay.
HAS THE HOLIDAY BREAK BEEN EXTENDED, HOW MANY DAYS IS IT?
President and AKP Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made important statements at the Iftar Program with Workers held at the Beştepe People's Exhibition Hall. Touching upon the Ramadan Bayram holiday in his speech, Erdoğan announced that the holiday is planned to be a total of 9 days.
2025 RAMADAN BAYRAM CALENDAR
EVE (AREFE): Saturday, March 29, 2025
1ST DAY: Sunday, March 30, 2025
2ND DAY: Monday, March 31, 2025
3RD DAY: Tuesday, April 1, 2025