What to do in Istanbul during Kurban Bayrami (Eid el-Adha) in Istanbul :

Kurban Bayrami will be celebrated during October 15-18 in Turkey for 2013. This is the longest official holiday of the year and you shall check in advance the service times of the museums, public transportation companies, banks, post offices, pharmacies etc. We put below some useful information and links to get those details which will help you to decide what to do in Istanbul during Kurban Bayrami.

Close Out Dates of the Museums in Istanbul during Kurban Bayrami (Eid el-Adha) :

October 14th Monday = Hagia Sophia is closed

October 15th Tuesday = Grand bazaar, Spice Market and all shops are closed. Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace closed, other museums are closed in the morning and open in the afternoon.

October 16th Wednesday = Grand Bazaar closed, Spice Market open but some shops may close. The private rug, leather, jewelery shops around the Grand Bazaar (not inside) open. Chora Museum is closed. All other museums open.

October 17th Thursday = Grand Bazaar closed, Spice Market open. The private rug, leather, jewelery shops around the Grand Bazaar (not inside) open. All other museums open.

October 18th Friday = Grand Bazaar closed, Spice Market open. The private rug, leather, jewelery shops around the Grand Bazaar (not inside) open. All other museums open.

Public Transport in Istanbul during Kurban Bayrami (Eid el-Adha) in Istanbul :

Public transport is available and ruuning in Istanbul during Kurban Bayrami (Eid el-Adha) in Istanbul with reduced departures. You can check detailed information through related sites below, please consider Sundays schedule for Kurban Bayrami.

www.iett.gov.tr

www.sirketihayriye.com

www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr

www.tcdd.gov.tr

www.ido.com.tr

Pharmacies

Pharmicies are closed except one on charge at each town of the city. Please see the details on : eczacýlar birligi