Begins 1 pm of previous day. Lasts 3 days. The start date shown takes into account this early start. Muslim holiday dates are approximate only. According to Embassy, everything closes down. Dates take from bank in Turkey.
1/7/2000, Fri
Ramazan Bairam (Eid al Fitr)
Note
Lasts 3 days, beginning at 1 pm of previous day. The start date shown takes into account this early start. Muslim holiday dates are approximate only. According to Embassy, everything closes down. Dates taken from bank in Turkey.
3/14/2000, Tue
Kurban Bairam (Eid al Adha) Eve
Note
Begins 1 pm of previous day. Lasts 4days. The start date shown takes into account this early start. Muslim holiday dates are approximate only. According to Embassy, everything closes down. Dates take from bank in Turkey.
3/15/2000, Wed
Kurban Bairam (Eid al Adha)
Note
Lasts 4days, beginning at 1 pm of previous day. The start date shown takes into account this early start. Muslim holiday dates are approximate only. According to Embassy, everything closes down. Dates take from bank in Turkey.
3/16/2000, Thu
Kurban Bairam (Eid al Adha)
Note
Lasts 4days, beginning at 1 pm of previous day. The start date shown takes into account this early start. Muslim holiday dates are approximate only. According to Embassy, everything closes down. Dates take from bank in Turkey.
3/17/2000, Fri
Kurban Bairam (Eid al Adha)
Note
Lasts 4days, beginning at 1 pm of previous day. The start date shown takes into account this early start. Muslim holiday dates are approximate only. According to Embassy, everything closes down. Dates take from bank in Turkey.
3/18/2000, Sat
Kurban Bairam (Eid al Adha)
Note
Lasts 4days, beginning at 1 pm of previous day. The start date shown takes into account this early start. Muslim holiday dates are approximate only. According to Embassy, everything closes down. Dates take from bank in Turkey.
4/23/2000, Sun
Nat'l Sovereignty & Childern's Day
Note
–
5/1/2000, Mon
Labour and Solidarity Day
Note
–
5/19/2000, Fri
Youth & Sports Day/ Ataturk Commemoration
Note
–
8/30/2000, Wed
Victory Day
Note
–
10/28/2000, Sat
Republic Day Eve
Note
1998 Change: This has been added per Turkish Consulate. 2005 Change: Added 10/28 per bank, holiday begins 1:00PM on 10/28.
10/29/2000, Sun
Istanbul Eurasia Marathon
Note
Foot race
10/29/2000, Sun
Republic Day
Note
1998 Change: This has been added per Turkish Consulate. 2005 Change: Added 10/28 per bank, holiday begins 1:00PM on 10/28.
11/10/2000, Fri
Memorial Day/ Death of Ataturk
Note
0 minute silence observed in the morning
11/28/2000, Tue
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
11/29/2000, Wed
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
11/30/2000, Thu
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/1/2000, Fri
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/2/2000, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/3/2000, Sun
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/4/2000, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/5/2000, Tue
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/6/2000, Wed
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/7/2000, Thu
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/8/2000, Fri
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/9/2000, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/10/2000, Sun
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/11/2000, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/12/2000, Tue
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/13/2000, Wed
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/14/2000, Thu
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/15/2000, Fri
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/16/2000, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/17/2000, Sun
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/18/2000, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/19/2000, Tue
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/20/2000, Wed
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/21/2000, Thu
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/22/2000, Fri
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/23/2000, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/24/2000, Sun
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/25/2000, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/25/2000, Mon
Ramazan Bairam (Eid al Fitr) Eve
Note
Begins 1 pm of previous day. Lasts 3 days. The start date shown takes into account this early start. Muslim holiday dates are approximate only. According to Embassy, everything closes down. Dates take from bank in Turkey.
12/26/2000, Tue
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.
12/26/2000, Tue
Ramazan Bairam (Eid al Fitr)
Note
Lasts 3 days, beginning at 1 pm of previous day. The start date shown takes into account this early start. Muslim holiday dates are approximate only. According to Embassy, everything closes down. Dates taken from bank in Turkey.
12/27/2000, Wed
Ramadan Begins
Note
Banks + businesses are not closed. Ramadan month Muslim fasting period. Events okay without food. Muslim holiday dates are approximate.