# Turkey Republic Day celebrations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261028-turkey-republic-day-celebrations > Updated: 2026-10-29T07:45:59.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Various celebrations were held across Turkey to mark the 103rd anniversary of the Republic. In İzmir, residents of the Zübeyde Hanım Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center participated in a program organized by the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, which included poetry readings, marches, and Zeybek folk dance performances to honor Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. During these celebrations, officials and residents gathered to discuss the values of independence and sovereignty represented by the Republic. In Sivas, seniors at the İhramcızade İsmail Hakkı Toprak Nursing Home engaged in social and productive activities such as wood carving, painting, and poetry writing. In Gaziantep, the Gaziantep Anadolu Lisesi Alumni Association organized a traditional ball featuring musical performances. Meanwhile, in Elazığ, kindergarten students performed at the historic Kapalı Çarşı in a collaborative event with the Harput Culture and Art Association. Additional festivities took place at the Mehmet and Nazife Taşker Autism Center, where students participated in events featuring poetry, dance, and music. The event was attended by Minister of Labor and Social Security Oğuzhan Hasipoğlu and Social Services Department Director Alev Ecevit. Ecevit emphasized the importance of a society where “no one is left behind,” while Hasipoğlu highlighted the significance of the Republic of Türkiye to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: Republic Day celebrations held at autism center and nursing home Institutions including the Mehmet and Nazife Taşker Autism Center and the Zübeyde Hanım Nursing Home held events to celebrate Republic Day with music, dance, and poetry. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elderly-residents-in-turkey-celebrate-republic-day-and-engage-in-creative-activities ### 2026-10-28: Republic Day celebrations held in Gaziantep and Elazığ Republic Day celebrations in Turkey included a nostalgic 90s pop concert in Gaziantep and an emotional musical performance by kindergarten students in Elazığ. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/republic-day-celebrations-held-in-gaziantep-and-elaz --- Cite as: Turkey Republic Day celebrations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261028-turkey-republic-day-celebrations