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 |