Kurban Bayramı 2026, 2027 and 2028 in Turkey
What is known as Eid al-Adha in most Muslim countries is often called “Kurban Bayrami” in Turkey. It is also known as the “feast of sacrifice”.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 May to 30 May | Wed to Sat | Kurban Bayramı Holiday |
| 2027 | 16 May to 19 May | Sun to Wed | Kurban Bayramı Holiday |
| 2028 | 5 May to 8 May | Fri to Mon | Kurban Bayramı Holiday |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
Kurban Bayrami is the Muslim holiday that looks back to the time, according to the Koran, when Ibrahim was commanded by Allah to sacrifice his son Ishmael. It is said that Ibrahim went to do it but was prevented by Allah at the last moment. Muslims celebrate Ibrahim willingness to obey Allah in even such an extreme test.
After morning prayers, a sheep, goat, cow, or even camel will be sacrificed for the feast. Some of the meat will be given to the poor.
People will also buy new clothes and give their old clothes to the poor. And they will also go visiting family and friends. The festivities last for four and a half days in Turkey.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 Jun to 9 Jun | Fri to Mon | Kurban Bayramı Holiday |
| 2024 | 16 Jun to 19 Jun | Sun to Wed | Kurban Bayramı Holiday |