Istanbul calendar

Matches, fairs, festivals and the days that change the city's rhythm — in one place.

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December 11 – 17, 2026

Friday, December 11
- Friday prayerrhythm shift
  12:00
  Info: Opening hours shift — check before you go
Saturday, December 12
- 43rd International Istanbul Book FairMajor event
  10:00 · Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre
  Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
- Eyüpspor — Galatasarayroutine
  19:00 · Esenyurt Necmi Kadıoğlu Stadium
  EYPEyüpsporGSGalatasaray
  Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
  Info: Places showing the match get full
Sunday, December 13
- 43rd International Istanbul Book FairMajor event
  10:00 · Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre
  Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
- Fenerbahçe — Trabzonsporroutine
  19:00 · Chobani Stadium — Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex
  FBFenerbahçeTrabzonspor
  Caution: The area around the venue closes to traffic hours beforehand
  Caution: Taxis get scarce afterwards — plan the trip back
Monday, December 14
- 43rd International Istanbul Book FairMajor event
  10:00 · Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre
  Caution: Parking gets scarce nearby — use public transport
Tuesday, December 15
Wednesday, December 16
Thursday, December 17