On 29 October Turkey celebrates Republic Day, the country’s main national holiday. In 2026 it is 103 years since the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923.
1923
year the Republic was proclaimed
103
anniversary in 2026
29.10
Thursday, a day off
28.10
half day from lunchtime
How it is celebrated
- Flags everywhere. Streets, balconies, bridges and facades are decorated with thousands of Turkish flags and portraits of Atatürk.
- Ceremonies and parades take place in all cities; in Ankara the official events begin at the Anıtkabir mausoleum.
- An evening over the Bosphorus. Istanbul traditionally hosts festive processions, open-air concerts, illumination of the bridges and fireworks.
- Resorts. In Alanya and Antalya, festive events take place on the promenades and central squares.
What to know if you are buying property
On 28 October government offices work until lunchtime, and 29 October is a day off. On these days the Land Registry, tax offices and the migration service are closed, and banks may not process transfers.
- If a deal or the filing of residence permit documents is planned for the end of October, build these days into the schedule.
- International transfers sent on 27–28 October may be credited only after the holiday.
- It is a good time for an introductory trip: the cities are in festive decoration, and the working days after the holiday suit viewings and meetings.
The INVENTO team congratulates everyone who lives in Turkey and loves it on Republic Day!
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