What is the work week in Turkey?

Turkey´s Labor Code defines the work week as 45 hours. Major companies are open from 8:30-17:00, Monday through Friday, though this often changes depending on the job. In spite of the law, there is no standard work week in Turkey.

What is the rest day in Turkey?

Daily Rest An employee is entitled to a rest period for at least 11 hours between the end of one shift and the beginning of another. For example, if the worker employed in the shift of 16: 00-24: 00 will be transferred to the 08: 00-16: 00 shift, there should be at least 11 hours rest in between.

Is Sunday a day of rest in Turkey?

Most shops in regular and upscale shopping streets will close on Sundays but not markets and restaurants. This has nothing to do with religion, but because people need a day of rest and the internationally accepted day of rest is Sunday. Pharmacies will close, but one will be open in each neighborhood.

What is closed in Istanbul on Sunday?

I think the only things that are closed on Sunday are banks, business offices, and the Grand Bazaar. Certainly all the malls are opened. I am sure that Sunday is their best day of the week. They are always crowded with the residents of Istanbul.

Is Bank working on Saturday in Turkey?

PS: Banks are usually open between 09:00 – 17:00 during weekdays, closed on weekends and religious or national holidays.

Is Turkey closed on Friday?

Friday is the traditional Islamic weekly holiday, although this is now Sunday in Turkey.

Are shops closed on Friday in Istanbul?

Stores in Istanbul are generally open from Monday to Saturday, sometimes also on Sundays. How many shopping malls are there in Istanbul?

Is Friday a working day in Istanbul?

Not in Turkey, in Turkey Friday is a working day. Working week in Turkey is from Monday thru Friday. Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday, like Europe and USA.

What days do people work in Turkey?

In spite of the law, there is no standard work week in Turkey.” The opening hours of Government departments, offices and banks are from 8.30am to 12:30pm and 1.30pm to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Shops are normally open from 9am to 7pm every day, including weekends.

Does banks work on Sunday in Turkey?

Banks are closed on saturday & sunday.

What days are things closed in Istanbul?

Closing Days for Sites and Shopping in Istanbul

• Closed Monday: Archaeological Museums, Ayasofya, Dolmabahçe Palace, Great Palace Mosaics Museum.
• Closed Tuesday: Topkapı Palace and Harem.
• Closed Wednesday: Chora Museum, Rumeli Fortress.
• Closed Thursday: Dolmabahçe Palace.
• Closed Sunday: Grand Bazaar.

What is the working hours in Istanbul?

The hours of business for official establishments, banks and private businesses are generally between 8.30 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. A lunch break occurs between noon and 1.30 p.m.

Is Friday weekend in Turkey?

In many countries where Islam is the main religion, it is common that Friday is a day off or a half-day off from work. Not in Turkey, in Turkey Friday is a working day. Working week in Turkey is from Monday thru Friday. Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday, like Europe and USA.