Thinking to Buy Turkish Property? Be Aware of the Public Holidays

It may be a good idea to plan your visit if you are considering purchasing Turkish real estate. Numerous national and religious holidays in Turkey might make the procedure more difficult. When planning to purchase a Turkish home, it is also a good idea to have some understanding of what makes the Turkish people unique. They value Turkey's festivals, or "Bayram," since they serve as a symbol of both their nation and their religious beliefs. Some of the public and religious festivals listed here won't have a set date since they follow the Islamic calendar.

Turkish Public Holidays

Banks, government offices, and schools will be closed on public holidays, although companies can choose to operate as usual. Real estate firms may be open, but no formal work can be done to purchase Turkish property on these days.

• New Year’s Day (Yeni Yil) -January 1st
• National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramını) - 23rd April
• Labour and Solidarity Day (Emek ve Dayanışma Günü) - 1st May
• Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (Türkiye'de Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı) – 19th May
• Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) -30t August h
• Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) – 29th October

Days set aside for religious observance

Although these are public holidays, they are also religious holidays, thus purchasing Turkish real estate during these times is not an option.

• (Seker Bayram) Ramazam Feast Days three times While the first two are recognized nationwide, the third is determined locally. These will occur on July 4, 5, and 6 in 2016. Every year, the dates are off by around 10 days.
• This year's Scarificial Feast Day (Kurban Bayram) public holiday will last for four days from September 12 through September 15, while the dates fluctuate each year like Ramazan.
• The 10th of November is Atatürk Memorial Day, which is not a national holiday but is still significant in Turkey's calendar
• Kandil - These are five Muslim holy days, not public holidays, albeit the dates here also vary according to the Muslim calendar. Although business will continue as usual, acknowledging their significance is at the very least courteous.
• Mevlid Kandili (Mawlid an-Nabi) - The birth of Prophet Mohammad • Regaip Kandili – The night of Muhammad's conception • Miraç Kandili (Lailat al Miraj) – Prophet Mohammad's rising to sky • Berat Kandili (Mid-Sha'ban) – The forgiveness of the sins • Kadir Gecesi (Laylat al-Qadr) – The Koran's first appearance to Prophet Mohammad