April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day 2027
Date: April 23, 2027 (Friday)
Type: Public Holiday
Until next holiday
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History
Made Official In: 1921
On April 23, 1920, the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) opened in Ankara. This date symbolizes the founding of the first parliament representing the national will. By Law No. 1 of 1921, April 23 was declared the 'National Sovereignty Day'. In 1929, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk dedicated this holiday to the children of the world — taking its current name 'National Sovereignty and Children's Day'.
Features
- Anniversary of the founding of TBMM (1920)
- The only national holiday dedicated to children of the world by Atatürk
- Children's festivals and TRT Children's Festival
- Ceremonies and stage performances at schools
- Wreath-laying ceremony at Anıtkabir by state officials
💡 Interesting Fact
April 23 is the world's first holiday officially declared as a 'children's day'. Thanks to Atatürk's gift in 1929, Turkey became the first country to dedicate a national holiday to children. Each year, foreign children are invited to Turkey to participate in the TRT Children's Festival.