Due to the Ramadan Bayram holiday, government institutions in Turkey will be closed for a period of time. As announced by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, public sector employees’ holiday duration has been extended to nine days. However, this administrative leave applies only to the public sector.
When Will Government Institutions Reopen?
Government institutions such as governorships, municipalities, population offices, tax offices, and other public organizations will resume their normal working hours on Monday, April 7, 2025.
For the private sector, the Bayram holiday will last 3.5 days, and businesses will reopen their operations on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
When Will PTT Reopen?
PTT branches and couriers will be closed throughout the Ramadan Bayram, which began on Sunday, March 30. Services will resume at PTT branches on Monday, April 7, 2025, and customers will be able to pick up their parcels from that day onward.
Are Health Centers Open?
Family Health Centers (known as health ocağı) will remain closed during the official holiday and administrative leave. However, as usual during official holidays, emergency services at hospitals will continue to operate without interruption throughout the Bayram period.
Are Notaries Open?
Although the Ramadan Bayram holiday applies to public employees, notaries will remain open on April 2, 3, and 4, 2025. The Turkish Union of Notaries announced that despite some media outlets reporting the closure of notary offices during these dates, notaries will be open as usual. Additionally, on April 5 and 6, 2025, the on-call notary system will continue.
Are Banks Open Today?
Bank services will resume on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Is the Stock Market Open Today?
The stock market (Borsa İstanbul) will continue to operate during the holiday on Wednesday, April 2, Thursday, April 3, and Friday, April 4, 2025, as it remains open for administrative work.
With the Bayram holiday and extended administrative leave for public sector employees, this time of year often leads to confusion about the availability of services. It’s important for citizens to be aware of the specific dates when institutions will be open or closed to avoid disruptions in their plans. The ongoing public sector break also highlights the balance between religious observance and essential public services during festive periods.
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Source: www.ankarahaberler.com
