Bursa Province Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Bursa Province?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Bursa Province mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Bursa Province?

Bursa Province observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Turkey nationally, since Bursa Province doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Bursa Province, Turkey

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Bursa Province, Turkey? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Bursa Province.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Bursa Province observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Bursa Province, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Cumhuriyet Bayramı (Republic Day) on October 29) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Bursa Province, Turkey

This is Turkey's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Turkey's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Bursa Province and the rest of Turkey, not a separate Bursa Province-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Bursa Province

These are Turkey's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Turkey's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Turkey, including Bursa Province. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Cumhuriyet Bayramı (Republic Day)	October 29	National Holiday	Full National Closure (Mandatory Statutory Paid Holiday)	www.turkiye.gov.tr
Zafer Bayramı (Victory Day)	August 30	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.turkiye.gov.tr

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Bursa Province

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Cumhuriyet Bayramı (Republic Day)	Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Bursa Province

Bursa Province follows Turkey's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in Bursa Province doesn't simply disappear — Turkey's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

As Bursa Province's capital, Bursa observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Bursa Province.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bursa Province Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Bursa Province?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Bursa Province mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Bursa Province?

Bursa Province observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Turkey nationally, since Bursa Province doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Bursa Province?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Bursa Province.

Do public holidays in Bursa Province differ from the rest of Turkey?

No — public holidays in Turkey are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Bursa Province observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Bursa Province-specific reference, not because Bursa Province has its own separate holiday list.

Does Bursa, Bursa Province's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Bursa observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Bursa Province and Turkey. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Bursa Province's public holiday dates?

Bursa Province's public holidays are mandated by Turkey's national statutory framework, published via www.turkiye.gov.tr — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.