3Pre-IntermediateGeneralCulture

Turkey Gets Ready for Republic Day Holiday

October 29 is Republic Day in Turkey. It is the country's most important national holiday. This year, many people want to know how long the holiday break will be.

1 min readLevel 3October 20, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

celebrate

/ˈselɪbreɪt/

verb

To do something special for a happy event or important day

“We celebrate my mother's birthday every year.”

republic

/rɪˈpʌblɪk/

noun

A country where people choose their leaders by voting

“Turkey became a republic more than 100 years ago.”

parade

/pəˈreɪd/

noun

A public event where people walk together in a group to celebrate

“The children watched the parade on the street.”

national

/ˈnæʃənəl/

adjective

Related to a whole country, not just one part

“The national flag was on every building in the city.”

holiday

/ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

noun

A day when people do not go to work or school

“Tomorrow is a holiday, so I can sleep late.”

wonderful

/ˈwʌndərfəl/

adjective

Very good; making you feel happy

“We had a wonderful time at the park yesterday.”

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Turkey will celebrate Republic Day on October 29. This is a very special day for Turkey. The country became a republic in 1923. Every year, people celebrate with parades and flags. It is Turkey's most important national holiday.

This year, October 29 falls on a Thursday. The holiday starts on October 28 at 1 p.m. So workers get a half day on Wednesday. Then Thursday is a full day off. Schools and banks will be closed on Thursday.

Many people hope for a longer break this year. If Friday is also free, the holiday becomes four days. People can enjoy the weekend together with the holiday. Families are already making travel plans. It is a wonderful time to celebrate the country.

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1
When did Turkey become a republic?
2
What day of the week is October 29 this year?
3
When does the holiday start on October 28?
4
What will be closed on October 29?
5
How long could the holiday be if Friday is also free?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1
When is Republic Day in Turkey?
2
What day of the week does October 29 fall on this year?
3
What time does the holiday start on October 28?
4
What places will be closed on October 29?
5
How can the holiday become four days long?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

1
What do you usually do on national holidays?
2
Do you like long holiday breaks? Why or why not?
3
What is the most important holiday in your country?
4
Do you prefer to travel or stay home during holidays?
5
Have you ever been to a parade? What was it like?

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celebrate

republic

parade

national

holiday

wonderful

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