Istanbul calendar

December 31, 2028 – January 6, 2029

1. Sunday, December 31

   • New Year's Evecrowding

     • Caution: Hotels fill up and prices rise — book early

     • Caution: Taxis get scarce afterwards — plan the trip back

     • Info: Bars and cafés fill up — book ahead

     • Info: Public transport runs extra services

2. Monday, January 1

   • New Year's Dayclosures

     • Info: Opening hours shift — check before you go

3. Tuesday, January 2Nothing on record for this day.

4. Wednesday, January 3Nothing on record for this day.

5. Thursday, January 4Nothing on record for this day.

6. Friday, January 5

   • Friday prayerrhythm shift

     12:00

     • Info: Opening hours shift — check before you go

7. Saturday, January 6Nothing on record for this day.