Just before the new year, research on the holiday on December 31 and January 1 began. Many people will enjoy the joy of entering 2026 with relatives, friends and family wondering: “Is December 31 a half day or a day off?” looking for answers to questions. The January 1, 2026 New Year's Eve holiday will fall on a Thursday this year. So is December 31 a half day or a holiday? How many days will the New Year's holiday have?
People who are starting to make plans for New Year's Eve 2026 are also wondering whether December 31 is a holiday or not. While there is no doubt that January 1 will be an all-day holiday on the holiday calendar, planning for December 31, just before this date, is important. So is December 31 a half day or a holiday? How many days will the New Year's holiday have?
IS DECEMBER 31 A HOLIDAY OR A HALF DAY?
December 31 is not a public holiday in Türkiye. On December 31, overtime and working order will continue as normal.
On the other hand, because January 1 is a public holiday, some private sector employees or schools may work a half day or have a full day off at the employer's initiative.
WHEN WILL NEW YEAR 2026 BE WELCOME?
The first day of the new year, the day we welcome 2026, will be New Year's Eve, the night connecting Wednesday, December 31, 2025 to Thursday, January 1, 2026.
HOW MANY DAYS WILL THE NEW YEAR'S DAY BE?
The 2026 New Year's Eve holiday will be observed on January 1 this year like every year. Citizens who have Friday, January 2nd will have the opportunity to have 4 days off including weekends.
