23 Nisan 2026
This event took place on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Here is everything about it.
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
📝 About 23 Nisan 2026
Established in 1920 when Mustafa Kemal Ataturk convened the Turkish Grand National Assembly in Ankara during the War of Independence, April 23 was dedicated to children by Ataturk himself in 1929, making it the world's first national holiday honoring children. Turkish schoolchildren symbolically take over government roles for the day, with a student 'sitting' in the president's chair at the Grand National Assembly. An international children's festival brings delegations from dozens of countries, with children performing folk dances and cultural programs on national television. Schools prepare weeks in advance with rehearsals for ceremonies, poem recitations, and parades, and the holiday carries deep emotional significance for Turkish families.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Thursday
- Days Remaining
- This event has passed
- Category
- National Days
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 0 days until 23 Nisan 2026 on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
23 Nisan 2026 is on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Established in 1920 when Mustafa Kemal Ataturk convened the Turkish Grand National Assembly in Ankara during the War of Independence, April 23 was dedicated to children by Ataturk himself in 1929, making it the world's first national holiday honoring children. Turkish schoolchildren symbolically take over government roles for the day, with a student 'sitting' in the president's chair at the Grand National Assembly. An international children's festival brings delegations from dozens of countries, with children performing folk dances and cultural programs on national television. Schools prepare weeks in advance with rehearsals for ceremonies, poem recitations, and parades, and the holiday carries deep emotional significance for Turkish families.
23 Nisan 2026 falls on a Thursday.