Feast of the Sacrifice 2027 in Turkey (Kurban Bayramı)
Nationwide
In Turkey, the Feast of the Sacrifice, Kurban Bayramı, runs from Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May 2027, according to the Diyanet calendar; the eve, Saturday 15 May, is a half-day holiday. 19 May, the national Youth and Sports Day, falls on the last day. In mid-May, it is 21 to 26 °C by day from Istanbul to Antalya.
Dates
- 16 May 2027 – 19 May 2027 — Kurban Bayramı 1448 (eve on 15 May, half-day holiday)
Source: Diyanet (présidence turque des Affaires religieuses), 2027 yılı dini günler — accessed 22 October 2026
The Feast of the Sacrifice, Kurban Bayramı, is one of the two great festivals of Islam. In Turkey, it runs from Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May 2027, according to the calendar of the Diyanet, the Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs; the eve, arefe, Saturday 15 May, is a half-day holiday. Wednesday 19 May, the last day of the festival, is also the national Youth and Sports Day.
Public holidays
The four days of the festival are public holidays: government offices and banks close, and the opening hours of sites, museums and shops should be checked before each visit. It is the longest holiday of the year for Turks, who travel in large numbers; Sabaro advises booking domestic flights and hotels early, especially on the coast.
Travelling in mid-May
Mid-May is one of the best seasons for the whole of Turkey: 22 °C by day in Istanbul, 21 °C in Cappadocia, 26 °C in Antalya, with the sea at 21 °C. Most hotels on the Bodrum peninsula and the Lycian coast have reopened.
The guide Ramadan and holidays 2027 in Turkey gives the full calendar for the year.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates of Kurban Bayramı 2027?
Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May 2027, according to the Diyanet calendar, with a half-day holiday on the eve, Saturday 15 May.
Is 19 May a public holiday in 2027?
Yes, twice over: it is the last day of the Feast of the Sacrifice and the national Youth and Sports Day.