Turkey School Reopening Dates for 2026-2027 Academic Year Announced

As the final days of June approach, millions of students and their families in Turkey were waiting for the exact announcement of school reopening times. Finally, the Ministry of National Education (MEB), with the signature of Minister Yusuf Tekin, sent the 2026-2027 academic year work calendar to all 81 provinces of the country [1]. This calendar includes precise details regarding the start date of classes, mid-term breaks, and the end of the academic year.

Official Start Date and Orientation Period According to the published circular, the 2026-2027 academic year will officially begin on Monday, September 14, 2026 [2]. However, for certain educational groups, activities will kick off slightly earlier. Teachers will begin their professional activities and training workshops in schools starting September 1. Additionally, for preschool and first-grade students, an "Integration Week" (Uyum Haftası) will be held from September 7 to 11 to help these students familiarize themselves with the school environment and their teachers [1][3].

Mid-term and Semester Break Schedule Turkey's educational structure continues to follow the system of two mid-term breaks per academic year. Based on the new calendar, the holiday details are as follows: - First Mid-term Break: Starts on November 16, 2026, and continues until November 20, 2026. Including weekends, students will enjoy a 9-day rest [2]. - Semester Break (15 Days): The first semester will end on January 22, 2027. The winter break starts on January 25 and concludes on February 5, 2027 [1]. - Second Mid-term Break: This break is scheduled for the period of March 8 to 12, 2027, which also coincides with the month of Ramadan [3].

End of the 2027 Academic Year The second semester will begin on Monday, February 8, 2027. According to the plans, the final bell for the 2026-2027 academic year will ring on June 25, 2027, and students will officially enter their long summer vacation [1][2]. The Ministry of National Education emphasized that all schools are required to adhere to this calendar to maintain educational integrity across the country. Families can now plan their summer travels and children's educational programs more accurately according to these official dates.