As Republic Day approaches, the 2026 holiday calendar is being closely followed by students, parents, and employees. October 29, 2026, which marks the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye, falls on a Thursday.
According to the regulations regarding national holidays and general public holidays, the Republic Day holiday will begin at 13:00 on Wednesday, October 28. Therefore, education in schools and working hours in public institutions will continue as normal during the first half of the day on October 28.
WILL THERE BE CLASSES IN SCHOOLS?
Since the public holiday begins on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 28, schools are expected to hold half-day sessions. Students will have a full day off on Thursday, October 29, due to Republic Day.
Public institutions will also observe the holiday starting from 13:00 on October 28. The public holiday will continue throughout Thursday, October 29. Under the holiday schedule, public institutions and schools will return to their normal calendars on Friday, October 30.
As is the case every year, Republic Day will be celebrated across the country in 2026 with ceremonies and events. For those planning their lessons and work schedules ahead of the holiday, the basic calendar is as follows: a half-day public holiday on Wednesday, October 28, and a full-day public holiday on Thursday, October 29.
News Source: 12punto
