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What's open on Republic Day 2026 in Turkey?

Known locally as Cumhuriyet Bayramı

Republic Day falls on 2026-10-29. 29 October celebrates the founding of the Turkish Republic in 1923. Banks and offices close; malls and supermarkets trade, often with promotions.

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Oct 29

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29 October 2026

Most chains are expected to stay open.

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All Categories 8 Supermarkets & Groceries 4 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Republic Day 2026

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

8 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Nöbetçi Eczane 24 Saat24/7 Duty Resmi tatil günlerinde ve bayramlarda nöbetçi eczaneler 24 saat kesintisiz hizmet verir Editorial	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 nobetcieczaneler.org
Opet 24/7 & Ultramarket24/7 Duty Akaryakıt istasyonları bayram ve resmi tatillerde 24 saat açıktır Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 opet.com.tr
Migros Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 migros.com.tr
A101 Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 a101.com.tr
BIM Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 bim.com.tr
CarrefourSA Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 carrefoursa.com
TCDD & Metro İstanbul Resmi tatillerde ve milli bayramlarda ücretsiz/yoğunlaştırılmış seferler uygulanır Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Open	06:00–00:00	2026-04-20 metro.istanbul
PTT Kargomat 7/24 Dış mekan Kargomat cihazları 7/24 hizmet verir Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 ptt.gov.tr

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More holidays in Turkey

Victory Day 2026-08-30 New Year's Day 2027-01-01 Eid al-Fitr 2027-03-10 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day 2027-04-23 Labour Day 2027-05-01 Eid al-Adha 2027-05-16 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day 2027-05-19 Democracy and National Unity Day 2027-07-15

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Republic Day in Turkey?

29 October celebrates the founding of the Turkish Republic in 1923. Banks and offices close; malls and supermarkets trade, often with promotions. Confirmed open chains include: Migros, A101, BIM, CarrefourSA, Nöbetçi Eczane 24 Saat. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Republic Day 2026?

Republic Day falls on 2026-10-29 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Republic Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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