
Working hours of pharmacies have been announced due to the Republic Day holiday
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29 October Republic Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Türkiye.
The working status of pharmacies on October 28 and 29 is wondered. Citizens are investigating whether pharmacies are open for Republic Day. So, are pharmacies half day on October 28? Are pharmacies open on October 29, 2026?
28 OCTOBER ARE PHARMACIES CLOSING FOR HALF DAY, AT WHAT TIME DO THEY CLOSE?
Due to the 29 October Republic Day, a 1.5-day public holiday begins on Wednesday, 28 October at 13.00. In this context:
Wednesday, October 28 (Morning): Pharmacies will continue to operate under normal working hours between 09.00 and 13.00.
Wednesday, October 28 (Afternoon): As of 13.00, all routine pharmacies will close and pharmacies on duty will take over the service.
29 OCTOBER ARE PHARMACIES OPEN OR WORKING?
There is a full-day public holiday on Thursday, October 29 due to Republic Day.
Pharmacies are closed on Thursday, October 29.
Only pharmacies on duty determined by the regional pharmacist chambers will provide uninterrupted service on a 24/7 basis throughout the day.
Pharmacies will return to normal working hours as of Friday, October 30.

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