Is July 15 a Public Holiday?

As the countdown to July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day continues, there is curiosity about which day the public holiday falls on and the working status of public institutions. This year, July 15, which falls on a Wednesday, is considered a public holiday under the Law on National Holidays and General Holidays No. 2429. Due to the public holiday, public institutions, schools, universities, banks, PTT, notaries, family health centers, and Borsa Istanbul will be closed. In hospitals, only emergency services will be provided, while pharmacies and notaries will operate on a duty system. The holiday status of private sector employees may vary depending on the practices of their workplaces.