End-of-Ramadan holiday 2027 in Turkey (Ramazan Bayramı)
Nationwide
In Turkey, the end-of-Ramadan holiday, Ramazan Bayramı, also called Şeker Bayramı, the "sugar holiday", runs from Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 March 2027, according to the Diyanet calendar. The eve, Monday 8 March, is a half-day holiday. Turks travel in large numbers at this time: book domestic flights and hotels early.
Dates
- 9 March 2027 – 11 March 2027 — Ramazan Bayramı 1448 (eve on 8 March, half-day holiday)
Source: Diyanet (présidence turque des Affaires religieuses), 2027 yılı dini günler — accessed 22 October 2026
The end-of-Ramadan holiday, Ramazan Bayramı, is celebrated in Turkey from Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 March 2027, according to the calendar of the Diyanet, the Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs. It is also called Şeker Bayramı, the "sugar holiday". The eve, arefe, Monday 8 March, is the last day of fasting and a half-day holiday.
Public holidays
The three 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. The festival is a holiday period for Turks, who travel in large numbers; Sabaro advises booking domestic flights and hotels early.
Travelling in mid-March
In mid-March, it is 12 °C by day in Istanbul, 11 °C in Cappadocia and 19 °C in Antalya. It is the season for visiting Istanbul rather than the beach.
Ramadan 2027, which precedes the festival, has its own page, and the guide Ramadan and holidays 2027 in Turkey gives the full calendar for the year.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates of Ramazan Bayramı 2027?
Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 March 2027, according to the Diyanet calendar, with a half-day holiday on the eve, Monday 8 March.
How many public holidays for the end of Ramadan in Turkey?
Three and a half days: the afternoon of the eve and the three days of the festival.