Citizens who will go grocery shopping on July 15, Democracy and National Unity Day, which is a public holiday, ask: "Are BİM, ŞOK, A101 open on July 15, are markets open or closed today?" is searching for the answer to the question. While people wonder about the operating hours of chain markets, the service status of branches and the impact of public holidays on the activities of markets, those who make shopping plans follow the current information. So, will markets continue to operate on July 15? Here are the things to wonder about.
Citizens planning to do grocery shopping on July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day ask, "Are BİM, ŞOK, A101 open on July 15, are markets open or closed today?" is searching for the answer to the question. While it is wondered whether there will be a change in the operating hours of chain markets due to the public holiday, those making shopping plans want to know the service status of the stores. Here are the details about the operating order of the markets on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Yes. On July 15, Democracy and National Unity Day, A101, BİM, ŞOK and many other chain markets continue their activities. Since it is a public holiday, there is no mandatory practice to close markets across the country.
However, as there may be minor changes in opening and closing hours in some branches in line with the business's decision, it is recommended to check the current operating hours of the relevant store before going shopping.
A101 stores continue to serve their customers on July 15. While most of the branches across Türkiye operate in a normal operating order, some stores may have different working hours depending on the region they are located in.
BİM stores are among the chain markets that are open on public holidays. While the majority of the branches provide service during normal operating hours, the operating hours of the stores, especially those located in the shopping mall, may vary depending on the opening and closing hours of the shopping malls.
ŞOK Market branches continue to serve on July 15, Democracy and National Unity Day. Citizens who want to do their daily grocery shopping can do their shopping at branches that are open throughout the day.
Most of the chain markets, especially A101, BİM and ŞOK, continue to provide service within their standard operating hours. However, branches located in shopping malls may open and close at different hours depending on the activity schedule of the shopping malls.
For this reason, it would be beneficial for citizens to check the current operating hours of the relevant market through its mobile application, official website or branch communication channels before going to the store. This way, they can plan their shopping without being affected by possible time changes.