"As members of a heroic nation with a glorious past that is full of victories, we are determined to meet the republic with its 2023 goals," Erdoğan wrote in the Anıtkabir memorial book.
The president will later accept greetings at the presidential complex.
The Republic Day is being celebrated across Turkey, its representations abroad, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
The government ceremony in Ankara will be accompanied by various events, including concerts, marches, and fireworks across the country.