About British Embassy Ankara


Şehit Ersan Caddesi 46/A Çankaya
Ankara
Turkey

Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
+90 312 455 33 44

To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry go to: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/turkey/british-embassy-ankara

Opening hours

British Embassy Ankara opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 5pm

24/7 support is available by telephone for all routine enquiries and emergencies. Please contact us.

Public Holidays 2026

Our offices will be closed for the following public holidays:

Date Public holiday
1 January, Thursday New Year’s Day
19 March, Thursday (half day) Bayram’s Eve (Ramazan Bayramı)
20 March, Friday Bayram Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı)
3 April, Friday Good Friday
6 April, Monday UK Holiday
23 April, Thursday National Sovereignty and Childrens’ Day
1 May, Friday Labour and Solidarity Day
19 May, Tuesday Commemoration of Ataturk Youth and Sports Day
26 May, Tuesday (half day) Bayram’s Eve (Kurban Bayramı)
27 May, Wednesday Bayram Day 1 (Kurban Bayramı)
28 May, Thursday Bayram Day 2 (Kurban Bayramı)
29 May, Friday Bayram Day 3 (Kurban Bayramı)
15 July, Wednesday Democracy and National Unity Day
28 October, Wednesday (half day) Republic Day’s Eve
29 October, Thursday Republic Day
25 December, Friday Christmas Day