Public holiday pay

Public holiday pay covers the wage regime for national and public holidays in Türkiye. Employees who do not work on these days receive their full daily wage without performing work, while those who do work receive an additional day's wage for each holiday worked.

Which days count as national or public holidays is determined by a separate statute; religious holidays, official holidays and New Year's Day fall within the scope. Requiring work on such days is subject to the employee's consent, and collective agreements may contain further rules.

Disputes typically arise where the payment is not reflected in payroll or the holiday work is not recorded at all. These claims are among the typical post-termination labour claims proven through witness testimony and workplace records.