Turkish Pharmacies to Operate Limited Hours on Holiday Eve, Closed During Kurban Bayram

Pharmacies in Turkey will have adjusted operating hours on Arefe, the day preceding the Kurban Bayram holiday. Customers needing regular medications or prescription drugs should note that pharmacies will be open until 1:00 PM on Arefe. Following this cutoff, only pharmacies designated as 'on duty' will be available to serve the public.

This limited service on Arefe is a prelude to the full closure of pharmacies during the official Kurban Bayram holiday. According to regulations for public holidays in Turkey, pharmacies are closed for the entire day on official holidays. Therefore, throughout the duration of Kurban Bayram this year, pharmacies nationwide will cease regular operations.

This schedule is crucial for individuals who rely on daily medication or require timely access to prescription drugs. Planning ahead is advised to ensure medication needs are met before the holiday closures take effect.