Will the Ramadan Feast holiday be 9 days? Will the holiday duration be extended?
While the month of Ramadan lasts 29 days this year, employees in the private and public sectors continue their research regarding the holiday duration. Those planning a vacation, especially with rising temperatures, are wondering how long the holiday will last. Banks, schools, universities, public institutions, some healthcare facilities, notaries, courier companies, and many businesses are closed during national and religious holidays. The holiday normally lasts 3.5 days, including the eve. So, will the Ramadan Feast be a 9-day holiday this year, and when will it start? Here is the holiday duration for private and public sector employees...
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In the third week of March, eyes have turned to the holiday break. Employees who want to extend their holiday are aiming to plan a long-term vacation by combining their annual leave with the holiday days. While many tourism and travel companies are announcing promotional prices before the holiday, employees want to take advantage of this opportunity. Normally, the Ramadan Feast holiday lasts 3 days, and the Eid al-Adha holiday lasts 4 days. Last year, the holiday duration was extended to 9 days with an administrative leave. So, will the Ramadan Feast holiday be extended this year, and how many days will it last? Here are the latest developments regarding the holiday...
EYES ON THE CABINET MEETING
The Presidential Cabinet Meeting was last held on Monday, March 10. Cabinet meetings are held every two weeks, and President Erdoğan announces the decisions made after the meeting in a live broadcast. Last year, 1.5 days of administrative leave were added to the holiday, extending the duration to 9 days.
This year, the holiday will begin on a Sunday. Due to the holiday coinciding with the weekend, eyes have turned to the Cabinet Meeting. President Erdoğan is expected to announce decisions regarding the holiday after the meeting. Unless there is a change in the calendar, the next Cabinet Meeting will be held on March 24.
HOW MANY DAYS WILL THE HOLIDAY BE?
According to official holiday decisions, there will be a total of 3.5 days of official holiday, including the eve. If it is decided to combine the holiday with the weekend, the holiday, which starts on Saturday, March 29, will end on the evening of Wednesday, April 2. In this case, a 5-day holiday will be possible.
The Ramadan Feast holiday usually begins as a half-day holiday for public employees on the eve and continues until the last day of the feast.
EVE AND FEAST DAYS
Eve Day: Saturday, March 29, 2025 (Half Day)
1st Day of the Feast: Sunday, March 30, 2025
2nd Day of the Feast: Monday, March 31, 2025
3rd Day of the Feast: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
WILL THE HOLIDAY LAST 9 DAYS?
For the holiday to be extended to 9 days, Thursday, March 27, and Friday, March 28, must be included in the administrative leave. Unless a new decision is issued by the government, the holiday will only last 3 days this year.