Eve of Eid al-Fitr: How Will Banks, Hospitals, and Pharmacies Operate?
What will be the working - Banks and hospitals on the eve of Eid al-Fitr - With the approach of Eid al-Fitr, citizens frequently raise questions regarding the working schedule of government institutions, banks, healthcare facilities, and other service sectors on the eve of the holiday, the day before the holiday. This year too, certain changes in working hours are expected in many sectors on the eve of the holiday.
On the eve of the holiday, government institutions and banks will operate for half a day. According to official information, these establishments will start service in the morning and conclude their work at 13:00 in the afternoon. Citizens are advised to complete urgent banking transactions and government affairs by this time.
Post offices and notary offices will also operate for half a day on the eve of the holiday. These offices will also close in the afternoon, so individuals with important postal and notary-related matters are advised to apply in the morning.
The working schedule of hospitals and health centers, however, will differ from others. Emergency medical services will operate continuously, 24 hours a day, on the eve of the holiday and throughout the entire holiday period. However, polyclinics and planned examination services will either work half-day or remain completely closed. In urgent cases, citizens can apply to the emergency departments of hospitals.
Pharmacies will also operate for half a day on the eve of the holiday. After noon, on-duty pharmacies will begin service. Individuals in need of medication can find the list of on-duty pharmacies in their areas via the internet or local notice boards.
Large supermarket chains such as A101, ŞOK, BİM, and Migros usually operate on the eve of the holiday and during the holiday itself. However, slight changes in working hours or earlier closing times may be observed in some branches. Those wishing to shop are advised to confirm the market's working hours before going.
Overall, working hours will be shortened in many service sectors on the eve of Eid al-Fitr. Citizens are advised to complete their important pre-holiday tasks in the first half of the day, and for urgent situations, to use the relevant on-duty services.