Article 1 - October 29, when the Republic was proclaimed in 1923, is a National Day. Its name alone made it ceremonial today inside and outside of the State of Turkey. The holiday starts from 13:00 on October 28th and lasts through October 29th
Article 2 - The following official and religious holidays and New Year's Day, May 1 and July 15 are general holidays.(2)
A) Official holidays are as follows:
- (Amended: 20/4/1983 - 2818 art. 1) April 23 is the National Sovereignty and Children's Day.
- May 19 is the Commemoration of Atatürk and the Youth and Sports Day.
- August 30 is Victory Day.