When Do Schools Close? 2025-2026 Academic Year Ends June 26, 2026

Turkey’s Ministry of Education has released the 2025-2026 academic calendar. According to Haberler, schools will close on Friday, June 26, 2026, when students receive their report cards and begin summer vacation.

The first semester begins on September 8, 2025 and ends on January 16, 2026.

The first mid-term break will be November 10–14, 2025, winter break January 19–30, 2026, and the second mid-term break March 16–20, 2026.