{"id":655,"date":"2025-12-02T08:58:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T08:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pazarkibris.com\/blog\/?p=655"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:33:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:33:30","slug":"northern-cyprus-public-holidays-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pazarkibris.com\/blog\/northern-cyprus-public-holidays-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Public holidays in Northern Cyprus 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Understanding Northern Cyprus Public Holidays 2026 is essential for anyone living, studying, working, or planning to relocate to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Public holidays influence government office hours, banking schedules, university operations, and even business availability across the island. This guide provides a clear and fully verified overview of Public holidays in Northern Cyprus, based entirely on official 2026 sources<\/a>, helping residents and newcomers plan their year with confidence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Overview of Public Holidays in Northern Cyprus<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Public holidays in Northern Cyprus include a combination of national holidays, holidays shared with Turkey, and Islamic religious holidays<\/strong>. Fixed national dates follow the standard annual calendar, while religious holidays\u2014such as Ramazan Bayram\u0131, Kurban Bayram\u0131, and Mawlid al-Nabi\u2014are based on the Islamic lunar calendar and therefore shift each year. The official dates for 2026 are taken directly from the verified North Cyprus holiday list and supported by general holiday references.<\/p>

Northern Cyprus also shares several national holidays with Turkey, including 23 April, 1 May, 19 May, 30 August, and 29 October . In addition, the country observes its own significant national days, such as 20 July (Peace and Freedom Day), 1 August (Social Resistance Day), and 15 November (Republic Day of TRNC)<\/strong>, which are officially recognized across the region.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Complete List of Northern Cyprus Public Holidays 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The following table provides the full and verified list of Northern Cyprus Public Holidays 2026, including national, shared, and religious holidays. The holiday dates listed below come from the verified 2026 public holiday calendar for North Cyprus.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Date<\/th>Weekday<\/th>Holiday Name<\/th>Type<\/th><\/tr>
1 January 2026<\/td>Thursday<\/td>New Year\u2019s Day<\/td>National<\/td><\/tr>
20 March 2026<\/td>Friday<\/td>Ramazan Bayram\u0131 \u2013 Day 1<\/td>Religious<\/td><\/tr>
21 March 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>Ramazan Bayram\u0131 \u2013 Day 2<\/td>Religious<\/td><\/tr>
22 March 2026<\/td>Sunday<\/td>Ramazan Bayram\u0131 \u2013 Day 3<\/td>Religious<\/td><\/tr>
23 April 2026<\/td>Thursday<\/td>National Sovereignty and Children\u2019s Day<\/td>Shared with Turkey<\/td><\/tr>
1 May 2026<\/td>Friday<\/td>Labour Day<\/td>National<\/td><\/tr>
19 May 2026<\/td>Tuesday<\/td>Youth & Sports Day<\/td>Shared with Turkey<\/td><\/tr>
27 May 2026<\/td>Wednesday<\/td>Kurban Bayram\u0131 \u2013 Day 1<\/td>Religious<\/td><\/tr>
28 May 2026<\/td>Thursday<\/td>Kurban Bayram\u0131 \u2013 Day 2<\/td>Religious<\/td><\/tr>
29 May 2026<\/td>Friday<\/td>Kurban Bayram\u0131 \u2013 Day 3<\/td>Religious<\/td><\/tr>
30 May 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>Kurban Bayram\u0131 \u2013 Day 4<\/td>Religious<\/td><\/tr>
20 July 2026<\/td>Monday<\/td>Peace and Freedom Day<\/td>National (TRNC)<\/td><\/tr>
1 August 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>Social Resistance Day<\/td>National (TRNC)<\/td><\/tr>
25 August 2026<\/td>Tuesday<\/td>Mawlid al-Nabi (tentative)<\/td>Religious<\/td><\/tr>
30 August 2026<\/td>Sunday<\/td>Victory Day<\/td>Shared with Turkey<\/td><\/tr>
29 October 2026<\/td>Thursday<\/td>Turkish Republic Day<\/td>Shared with Turkey<\/td><\/tr>
15 November 2026<\/td>Sunday<\/td>Republic Day of TRNC<\/td>National (TRNC)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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All religious dates above follow the Islamic lunar calendar, and the listed Mawlid date is marked as tentative based on the published 2026 projection .<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Religious (Islamic) Holidays in 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Religious holidays in Northern Cyprus follow the Islamic lunar calendar, which means their dates shift each year. In 2026, the confirmed and projected dates for Islamic holidays are taken directly from the official North Cyprus holiday list .<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ramazan Bayram\u0131 (Eid al-Fitr)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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20\u201322 March 2026<\/strong><\/p>

Ramazan Bayram\u0131 is a three-day public holiday marking the end of the Ramadan fasting period. All three days are officially recognised as public holidays across Northern Cyprus<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Kurban Bayram\u0131 (Eid al-Adha)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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27\u201330 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>

Kurban Bayram\u0131 is a four-day religious holiday observed throughout the country. All four dates in 2026 are included in the public holiday calendar.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mawlid al-Nabi (Prophet\u2019s Birthday)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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25 August 2026 (tentative)<\/strong><\/p>

The date for Mawlid al-Nabi in 2026 is listed as tentative, as the exact day may vary depending on official lunar calendar confirmation.
All religious holidays above are recognised public holidays in Northern Cyprus according to the verified 2026 calendar<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Local Holidays Unique to Northern Cyprus (TRNC)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Alongside shared national holidays, Northern Cyprus observes several unique commemorative dates that reflect its own historical milestones. These holidays are officially recognized within TRNC and appear in the public holiday listings referenced for the region.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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20 July \u2013 Peace and Freedom Day<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This holiday marks the beginning of the 1974 Turkish Peace Operation. It is one of the most significant national days in Northern Cyprus, observed with official ceremonies and commemorations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1 August \u2013 Social Resistance Day<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Social Resistance Day commemorates the founding of the Turkish Resistance Organization (TMT) in 1958. It is officially listed as a public holiday in Northern Cyprus.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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15 November \u2013 Republic Day of TRNC<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This date marks the proclamation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in 1983. It is a key national holiday, observed annually with government and military ceremonies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Practical Information for Residents, Workers, and Students<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Public holidays in Northern Cyprus affect the operating hours of government offices, banks, and some service providers. Most private businesses, however, remain open during public holidays, with Labour Day (1 May)<\/strong> being the main exception when many businesses choose to close.
During religious holidays such as Ramazan Bayram\u0131 and Kurban Bayram\u0131, government institutions and banks are closed, while restaurants, shops, and many private-sector businesses generally continue operating.
Residents, students, and newcomers should check the schedules of universities and public offices in advance during major holiday periods, as these services follow the official public holiday calendar.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Difference Between Public Holidays in North Cyprus vs South Cyprus<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Northern Cyprus and South Cyprus follow different public holiday calendars. South Cyprus observes Greek Orthodox and Republic of Cyprus public holidays such as Epiphany, Greek Independence Day, EOKA Day, Assumption Day<\/strong>, and Christmas-related public holidays . These are not<\/strong> public holidays in Northern Cyprus.<\/p>

Northern Cyprus, on the other hand, observes its own public holidays, including 20 July (Peace and Freedom Day), 1 August (Social Resistance Day)<\/strong>, and 15 November (Republic Day of TRNC)<\/strong>, which do not appear in the South Cyprus public holiday list.<\/p>

As a result, the two regions have distinct public holiday systems shaped by different historical and cultural backgrounds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Northern Cyprus Public Holidays 2026 include a combination of national commemorations, public holidays shared with Turkey, and key Islamic religious dates. With fixed national days and movable religious dates, the 2026 calendar provides a clear structure for residents, students, and newcomers who need to plan work, study, travel, and administrative tasks throughout the year. By relying on the officially published dates, this guide offers an accurate overview of public holidays in Northern Cyprus, ensuring you can navigate the year with confidence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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