2027 Public Holiday Calendar and Guide to Traveling Far with Few Days Off
Travel enthusiasts who want to discover new places, get to know different cultures and take a short break from a demanding work schedule will find calendar planning absolutely critical! The year 2027 offers great opportunities to set off on long and enjoyable international routes while using only a small number of annual leave days.
Here is the official holiday list for 2027 and the international getaways you can make by combining these days with weekends!
📅 2027 Official Holidays List
New Year's Day: 1 January 2027 (Friday) - 1 Day
Eve of Ramadan Feast: 8 March 2027 (Monday) - Half Day
Ramadan Feast: 9 - 11 March 2027 (Tuesday - Thursday) - 3 Days
23 April National Sovereignty and Children's Day: 23 April 2027 (Friday) - 1 Day
1 May Labour and Solidarity Day: 1 May 2027 (Saturday) - 1 Day
Eve of Kurban Feast: 15 May 2027 (Saturday) - Half Day
Kurban Feast: 16 - 19 May 2027 (Sunday - Wednesday) - 4 Days
19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day: 19 May 2027 (Wednesday - coincides with the 4th day of Kurban Feast) - 1 Day
15 July Democracy and National Unity Day: 15 July 2027 (Thursday) - 1 Day
30 August Victory Day: 30 August 2027 (Monday) - 1 Day
Eve of 28 October Republic Day: 28 October 2027 (Thursday) - Half Day
29 October Republic Day: 29 October 2027 (Friday) - 1 Day
✈️ Holiday Combination Strategies and International Travel Routes
1. New Year Holiday (1 - 3 January)
Leave Status: 0 days of annual leave.
Total Holiday: 3 Days (1 January Friday + 2-3 January Weekend).
Travel Suggestion: For a 3-day mini holiday starting on Friday, short-flight European cities are ideal. You can experience the New Year atmosphere in Vienna or Prague, or plan a visa-free trip to Morocco or Baku.
🔗 New Year Tours and Details: Explore Our New Year International Tours
2. Ramadan Feast Getaway (6 - 14 March)
Leave Status: 1.5 days of leave (8 March Monday half day, 12 March Friday full day).
Total Holiday: 9 Days (from Saturday 6 March to Sunday 14 March).
Travel Suggestion: By spending just 1.5 days of leave you can get a massive 9-day holiday! It's time to head out on long-distance routes like Italy, Spain or visa-free Thailand and Japan in the mild freshness of spring.
🔗 Ramadan Feast Tours and Details: Explore Our Ramadan Feast International Tours
3. Spring Break: 23 April (23 - 25 April)
Leave Status: 0 days of annual leave.
Total Holiday: 3 Days (23 April Friday + 24-25 April Weekend).
Travel Suggestion: A short weekend getaway where you can make the most of the pleasant April weather. Rome, Prague or Paris are great options for this period.
🔗 23 April Tours and Details: Explore Our 23 April International Tours
4. Spring's Biggest Opportunity: Kurban Feast (15 - 23 May)
Leave Status: 2 days of leave (20 May Thursday and 21 May Friday).
Total Holiday: 9 Days (from Saturday 15 May to Sunday 23 May).
Travel Suggestion: By combining Thursday and Friday you gain a full 9 days. An ideal period for Far Eastern routes such as China, Vietnam & Cambodia, or a visa-free Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt) beach holiday.
🔗 Kurban Feast Tours and Details: Explore Our Kurban Feast International Tours
5. Mid-Summer Break: 15 July (15 - 18 July)
Leave Status: 1 day of leave (16 July Friday).
Total Holiday: 4 Days (15 July Thursday + 16 July Friday leave + 17-18 July Weekend).
Travel Suggestion: In the very middle of summer you can take a short sea and culture holiday at popular destinations such as the Amalfi coast or the Greek Islands by ship.
🔗 15 July Tours and Details: Explore Our 15 July International Tours
6. End-of-Summer Getaway: 30 August Victory Day (28 - 30 August)
Leave Status: 0 days of annual leave.
Total Holiday: 3 Days (28-29 August Weekend + 30 August Monday).
Travel Suggestion: Falling on a Monday, this holiday is a great opportunity to bid a nice farewell to the summer season. Central European or Spanish routes stand out.
🔗 30 August Tours and Details: Explore Our 30 August International Tours
7. Autumn Route: 29 October Republic Day (28 - 31 October)
Leave Status: 0.5 days of leave (you can start the holiday by taking leave for the afternoon of Thursday 28 October).
Total Holiday: 4 Days (28 October Afternoon + 29 October Friday + 30-31 October Weekend).
Travel Suggestion: In the enchanting atmosphere of autumn leaves, you can explore cultural routes such as Budapest, Amsterdam or Marrakesh.
💡 Tips for Travelers
Book Early: Flight tickets sell out quickly during holiday and combined-holiday periods. Buying your tickets months in advance protects your budget.
Don't Forget Visa Procedures: For routes requiring a Schengen visa, try to complete your applications at least 2-3 months in advance. If you'd rather avoid visa stress, consider visa-free or easy-visa countries such as the Balkans, Georgia or Egypt.
Annual Leave Budget: In 2027 you have the chance to take more than 38 days of holiday in total while spending only 5 full leave days!