Kurban Bayramı began with traditional prayers at dawn, but Interior Minister Yerlikaya announced a grim toll by afternoon: 10 deaths and 1,319 injuries during the holiday period, including 863 accidents on Arife Day alone. President Erdoğan conducted diplomatic calls with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman while issuing messages emphasizing unity and Gaza support.
The political confrontation escalated as AK Party Deputy Chairman Yayman revived constitutional reform discussions, calling for a new civilian constitution that "86 million citizens would embrace." MHP leader Bahçeli emphasized "terror-free Turkey" in his holiday message while meeting with Erdoğan.
The Diyarbakır fire investigation, which killed four family members including three children, resulted in four arrests by evening. Meanwhile, CHP's imprisoned mayors issued defiant holiday messages from prison, with İmamoğlu declaring those in power "will soon leave never to return." The day concluded with Manisa's CHP mayor being electrocuted and hospitalized in serious condition.