aroundNov2026
Istanbul Marathon (Europe to Asia)
📍 Istanbul
The only marathon that crosses two continents (the Bosphorus bridge).
⚠️ Live travel alerts - Turkey
Festivals, sport, trade fairs and culture
aroundDec2026
Seb-i Arus - Whirling Dervish festival
📍 Konya
Rumi commemoration with whirling dervish ceremonies.
aroundApr2027
1Apr2027
Istanbul Tulip Festival
📍 Istanbul
One of the country's biggest yearly events. Hotels fill up and prices rise - book early.
aroundNov2027
Istanbul Marathon (Europe to Asia)
📍 Istanbul
The only marathon that crosses two continents (the Bosphorus bridge).
aroundDec2027
Seb-i Arus - Whirling Dervish festival
📍 Konya
Rumi commemoration with whirling dervish ceremonies.
Public holidays in Turkey (next 12 months)
Banks, offices and some shops close; domestic flights, trains and hotels are busier around these days.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 9-11 Mar 2027 | Eid al-Fitr |
| 23 Apr 2027 | National Sovereignty and Children's Day |
| 1 May 2027 | Labour and Solidarity Day |
| 16-18 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha |
| 19 May 2027 | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day; Eid al-Adha |
| 15 Jul 2027 | Democracy and National Unity Day |
| 30 Aug 2027 | Victory Day |
| 29 Oct 2027 | Republic Day |
Dates marked “around” change every year - always check the official site before you book. Live alerts come from GDACS (the UN/EU disaster alert system), Reuters headlines and the official holiday tables, and are checked automatically several times a day. Satu Koneksi Hotel is not responsible for third-party websites.