Republic Day (Turkey)

Republic Day is a public holiday in Turkey commemorating the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, on 29 October 1923. According to Law No. 2429 of 1981, Republic Day is a national holiday, so all public institutions are closed on that day.

About Republic Day (Turkey) in brief

Summary Republic Day (Turkey)Republic Day is a public holiday in Turkey commemorating the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, on 29 October 1923. The annual celebrations start at 1: 00 pm on 28 October and continue for 35 hours. According to Law No. 2429 of 1981, Republic Day is a national holiday, so all public institutions are closed on that day.

Republic Day fireworks are often accompanied by patriotic songs such as the 10th Anniversary March. Decorations are generally colored red and white, the colors of the Turkish flag.