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Kurban Bayramı
Turkey

Kurban Bayramı 2025, 2026 and 2027 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”.

YearDateDayHoliday
20256 Jun to 9 JunFri to MonKurban Bayramı Holiday
202627 May to 30 MayWed to SatKurban Bayramı Holiday
202716 May to 19 MaySun to WedKurban 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

YearDateDayHoliday
202416 Jun to 19 JunSun to WedKurban Bayramı Holiday
202328 Jun to 1 JulWed to SatKurban Bayramı Holiday