Türkiye announces 2026–2027 academic calendar

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According to TRT Haber, Teachers’ professional development activities will start earlier, on 1 September 2026.

The first school bell will ring on 14 September 2026, and the first term will finish on 22 January 2027.

To help students adapt to the new school environment, “adaptation programs” will be held from 7 to 11 September for preschool and first-grade students.

Orientation activities will also be organized for 5th grade students in secondary schools, 9th grade students in high schools, preparatory class students, and boarding school students to help them adjust to their new academic environment.

The first mid-term break will take place from 16 to 20 November 2026.

The mid-year (semester) break will begin on 25 January 2027 and end on 5 February 2027. The second term will start on 8 February 2027.

The second mid-term break will be held from 8 to 12 March 2027.

Teachers’ end-of-year professional work will take place from 28 to 30 June 2027.

The academic year will officially end on 25 June 2027.

According to the Ministry of National Education (MEB), the new academic year will begin on 14 September 2026 and end on 25 June 2027. The official circular signed by Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin has been sent to all provinces.

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