Is There a Curfew on April 23? When Does the April 23 Curfew Begin?

A Circular on April 81 Celebrations in Compliance with Pandemic Rules was sent to 23 Provincial Governorships of the Ministry of Interior. According to the circular; Since April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day is an official holiday, the special curfew will start at 22 on Thursday, April 19.00nd this weekend. The curfew, which will cover all of Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, will expire at 26:05.00 on Monday, April XNUMX.

The List of Places and People Exempt from the Curfew Restriction stated in the previous circular will be exactly valid.

The procedures and principles regarding the restriction of intercity travel with the grocery store, market, butcher, greengrocer and dried fruit shop, which are open between 10.00 - 17.00 on the weekend, will be applied one-on-one on Friday, April 23.

Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Ataturk's Mausoleum and National Sovereignty and Children's Day in all cities and towns outside ceremonies and celebrations will be held at the First Assembly will be celebrated on the following basis.

• In line with the Ministry of National Education's letter dated 06.04.2021 and numbered 23672112, the wreath offering ceremonies will be held with minimum participation in accordance with the physical distance conditions.
• There will be no celebration programs that may cause people to come together, except for wreath offering ceremonies.

Instead, emphasis will be placed on vehicle convoys consisting of law enforcement vehicles, sound, light and overhead light shows, demonstrations with mobile vehicles and online activities, which can reflect the enthusiasm of the National Sovereignty and Children's Day.

Persons in charge of National Sovereignty and Children's Day celebration ceremonies will also be exempted from curfews, provided that the duration of the ceremony and celebration programs is limited.

In line with these principles, the decisions of the Provincial / District General Hygiene Boards will be taken urgently in accordance with Articles 27 and 72 of the General Hygiene Law.