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Turkey announces 2026-2027 school year calendar; classes begin Sept. 14
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Turkey announces 2026-2027 school year calendar; classes begin Sept. 14

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026-2027 academic year in Turkey will begin on September 14, 2026, with the first semester ending on January 25, 2027.
  • Mid-term breaks are scheduled for November 16-20, 2026, and March 8-12, 2027.
  • The academic year will conclude on June 25, 2027.

Millions of students and parents in Turkey are preparing for the upcoming academic year. The Ministry of National Education (MEB) has announced the calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The first bell will ring on Monday, September 14, 2026, marking the start of the new term. For younger students entering preschool and first grade, an orientation week will commence a few days earlier, as is customary.

The academic calendar includes planned breaks to allow students to rest. The first mid-term break is set for November 16 to November 20, 2026. The main semester break (sรถmestr tatili) will take place from January 25 to February 5, 2027. A second mid-term break is scheduled from March 8 to March 12, 2027. These breaks are designed to provide respite during the long academic marathon.

The 2026-2027 academic year is scheduled to conclude on Friday, June 25, 2027. The MEB's announcement provides clarity for students, teachers, and families as they plan for the upcoming educational period.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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