Turkey country guide: capital, Republic Day, and colours (PT)
📍 Turkey
Theme Republic Day 2026
Turkey is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Ankara, the national observance is Republic Day on 29 October, and the national colours are red and white. The Republic of Turkey was proclaimed on 29 October 1923. Ankara is the capital.
Capital and region (PT)
Ankara is the capital. Turkey sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Istanbul clock. National ceremonies for Republic Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Republic Day is Thursday, 29 October 2026. The Republic of Turkey was proclaimed on 29 October 1923. Ankara is the capital. Locally it is called Cumhuriyet Bayramı. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and white. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Republic Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Turkey?
The capital is Ankara.
When is the next Republic Day?
The next date is Thursday, 29 October 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and white.
What does the national day mark?
The Republic of Turkey was proclaimed on 29 October 1923. Ankara is the capital.
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