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Turkish Language Day is an annual holiday observed on 13 May in commemoration of the linguistic decree dated 13 May 1277, which holds symbolic significance in the historical development of Turkish in Anatolia. According to traditional narratives, this date is associated with the decree issued by Karamanoğlu Mehmed Bey: “From now on, no one shall speak any language other than Turkish in the palace, the divan, assemblies, or public spaces”; it is regarded as a strong declaration of intent to estab

Turkish Language Day is a holiday observed since 26 September 1932, commemorating the opening day of the First Turkish Language Congress held at Dolmabahçe Palace. The choice of 26 September for the congress’s opening and the decision to elevate language studies to the social plane led to the adoption of the day as “Language Day.” The proposal to declare the day a holiday was made during the congress proceedings by Halit Fahri (Ozansoy). The suggestion to celebrate 26 September as “Language Day”