Leave
Information on annual leave, sick leave, maternity, paternity and parental leave, public holidays and other leave.
Turkey :: Public holidays 2024
January 1 New Year’s Day (Monday) April 9 Ramadan Bayramy Eve (Tuesday) (Afternoon) April 10 Ramadan Bayramy (End of Ramadan) (Wednesday) April 11-12 Ramadan Bayramy Holiday (Thursday-Friday) April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Tuesday) May 1 Labour and Solidarity Day (Wednesday) May 19 Youth and Sports Day (Sunday) June 16 Kurban Bayramy Eve (Saturday) June 17-19 Kurban Bayramy (Feast of Sacrifice) (Sunday-Wednesday) July 15 Democracy and National Solidarity Day (Monday) August 30 Victory Day (Friday) October 28 Republic Day Eve (Monday) (Afternoon) October 29 Republic Day (Tuesday) Note: These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates …
Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now.
Turkey :: Public holidays 2023
January 1 New Year’s Day (Sunday) April 20 Ramadan Bayramy Eve (Thursday) (Afternoon) April 21 Ramadan Bayramy (End of Ramadan) (Friday) April 22-23 Ramadan Bayramy Holiday (Saturday-Sunday) April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Sunday) May 1 Labour and Solidarity Day (Monday) May 19 Ataturk Memorial, Youth and Sports Day (Friday) June 27 Kurban Bayramy Eve (Tuesday) (Afternoon) June 28 Kurban Bayramy/Feast of Sacrifice (Wednesday) June 29-July 1 Kurban Bayramy Holiday (Thursday-Saturday) July 15 Democracy and National Solidarity Day (Saturday) August 30 Victory Day (Wednesday) October 28 Republic Day Eve (Saturday) (Afternoon) October 29 Republic Day (Sunday) Note: These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates …
Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now.
Turkey :: Sick leave and pay
According to the Turkish Labour Law 4857 (as amended) Article 46(c) employees are entitled to a maximum of one week paid sick leave provided they can certify their illness with a medical report …
Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now.
Turkey :: Other leave entitlements
An employee may take up to three days’ paid leave when they get married …
Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now.
Turkey :: Maternity, paternity and parental leave
◉ Maternity leave The minimum maternity leave period is from eight weeks before the birth to eight weeks after the birth …
Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now.
Turkey :: Annual leave
All employees who have at least one year’s service (including service at other workplaces of the same employer) are entitled to annual paid leave …
Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now.