Eid al-Fitr First Day has already passed this year.
Friday, March 20, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, March 20, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 12
- Day of year
- 79
- Local time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Currency
- TRY
Long-weekend planner
Eid al-Fitr First Day falls on a Friday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Turkey, Eid al-Fitr First Day is on March 20, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Eid al-Fitr First Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Eid al-Fitr First Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Turkey.
Eid al-Fitr First Day was on March 20, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Eid al-Fitr First Day in Turkey has not been announced yet.
Other public holidays in Turkey 2026
- New Year's Day (Yılbaşı)Jan 1
- Eid al-Fitr Second Day (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün)Mar 21
- Eid al-Fitr Third Day (Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün)Mar 22
- National Independence & Children's Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı)Apr 23
- Labour Day (İşçi Bayramı)May 1
- Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day (Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı)May 19
- Eid al-Adha First Day (Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün)May 27
- Eid al-Adha Second Day (Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün)May 28
- Eid al-Adha Third Day (Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün)May 29
- Eid al-Adha Fourth Day (Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün)May 30
- Democracy and National Unity Day (Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü)Jul 15
- Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı)Aug 30
- Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı)Oct 29
About these dates
The Eid al-Fitr First Day date for Turkey 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.