Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, millions are eagerly awaiting “Will the Eid al-Adha holiday be extended??” answered the question. Minister Ersoy, While stating that long holidays will be productive for the tourism sector,, pointed to Cabinet meeting for final decision.
Few days before Eid al-Adha, your holiday 9 The issue of whether it will be completed or not has become one of the main agenda items of the public.. 2026 According to the year calendar, the holiday falls in the middle of the week, among public employees and those making holiday plans “administrative leave” increased his expectations.
”It would be very positive for tourism”
Minister Ersoy answering questions from members of the press, Drawing attention to the sectoral repercussions of the extension of the holiday period, he said::
”9 A daily holiday would be very positive for tourism.. However, in order for this situation to be clarified, the issue must be discussed in the Cabinet and a decision must be made there.”
2026 Eid al-Adha Calendar
If by Cabinet decision Monday (25 May) full day and Tuesday (26 May) If the eve is considered a half-day administrative leave, holiday period combined with the previous weekend to total 9 to the day will come out. The current calendar is as follows:
- 26 Tuesday May: Eve (half day)
- 27 May Wednesday: Eid al-Adha 1. Day
- 28 Thursday May: Eid al-Adha 2. Day
- 29 Friday May: Eid al-Adha 3. Day
- 30 May Saturday: Eid al-Adha 4. Day
All Eyes on the Cabinet Meeting
With Minister Ersoy's statements, all eyes are on, It was turned into the Cabinet, which will meet under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the coming days.. Official decision regarding the extension of the holiday, It is expected to be announced with the Address to the Nation speech to be made after the meeting..
