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Standard office hours today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Monday
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Monday, August 3
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Banks
State and private commercial bank branches offering counter services.
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Municipal offices, governorships, tax offices, and public administration agencies.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Open nowRetail
Shopping centers, high-street shopping avenues, and traditional bazaars.
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Outside hoursDining
Traditional lokantas, modern cafes, restaurants, and late-night eateries.
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Corporate headquarters, commercial enterprises, and professional service firms. Standard office hours with a lunch break typically taken between 12:30 and 13:30.
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2026 public holidays · Turkey
01 Jan New Year's DayYılbaşı Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
20 Mar Eid al-Fitr First DayRamazan Bayramı 1. Gün Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
21 Mar Eid al-Fitr Second DayRamazan Bayramı 2. Gün Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
22 Mar Eid al-Fitr Third DayRamazan Bayramı 3. Gün Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
23 Apr National Independence & Children's DayUlusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour Dayİşçi Bayramı Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
19 May Atatürk Commemoration & Youth DayAtatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
27 May Eid al-Adha First DayKurban Bayramı 1. Gün Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
28 May Eid al-Adha Second DayKurban Bayramı 2. Gün Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
29 May Eid al-Adha Third DayKurban Bayramı 3. Gün Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
30 May Eid al-Adha Fourth DayKurban Bayramı 4. Gün Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
15 Jul Democracy and National Unity DayDemokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
30 Aug Victory DayZafer Bayramı 27 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
29 Oct Republic DayCumhuriyet Bayramı 87 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Midday Bank Closures
Most commercial bank branches in Istanbul lock their doors and pause counter operations between 12:30 and 13:30 for lunch. On Fridays, select participation banks extend this pause to 14:00 to accommodate Friday prayers.
Religious Holiday Adjustments
During major Islamic holidays such as Eid al-Fitr (Ramazan Bayrami) and Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayrami), public institutions, banks, and markets close completely. Shopping malls and restaurants usually operate on afternoon schedules on the holiday first day.
Traditional Bazaar Schedules
While modern shopping centers and high-street avenues operate 7 days a week until 22:00, historic covered markets like the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar observe earlier closing times around 19:00 and remain strictly closed on Sundays.
Friday Prayer Operations
Around Friday midday prayer, smaller shops in historic neighborhoods like Fatih or Eyupsultan may close briefly, though major shopping centers and international chains maintain normal operational schedules.
Dining Variations by District
Traditional neighborhood lokantas primarily serve midday lunch and close by early evening, whereas vibrant dining and entertainment districts in Beyoglu, Besiktas, Karakoy, and Kadikoy serve continuous meals well into the night.