Parliament passed the 10th Judicial Package early morning, with the prison reform law entering force by afternoon and first releases beginning immediately. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality corruption investigation continued expanding with 22 suspects arrested, including five mayors, while businessman Aziz İhsan Aktaş secured release after becoming a confessor.
The seven-day İzmir municipal strike ended with an agreement between the metropolitan municipality and DISK union. Bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz was detained during routine police checks under Article 301 before being released the same day.
By evening, prosecutors launched an investigation against CHP leader Özgür Özel for insulting and threatening judicial members, escalating the confrontation that began with his "final warning" to Erdoğan. Interior Minister Yerlikaya announced 3,000 undercover officers would monitor holiday travel safety as Kurban Bayramı approaches. The day concluded with both sides claiming victory - the government on judicial reforms and opposition releases, the opposition on ending municipal strikes.