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Turkey Reveals 2025-2026 School Year Calendar

7/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Turkish Ministry of Education has unveiled the academic calendar for 2025-2026, with schools set to open on September 8, 2025. Students can look forward to their first break from November 10-14, 2025, and a mid-term break from January 19-30, 2026. However, Ramadan Bayram will align with the second break, meaning no additional holiday will be provided. The school year wraps up on June 26, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 initiated significant educational reforms led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The Ministry of Education has since focused on aligning academic calendars with cultural events, such as Ramadan Bayram. This integration of traditional values into modern education aims to create a balanced environment, influencing Turkey's educational policies as it approaches the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Story summary

The Turkish Ministry of Education has unveiled the academic calendar for 2025-2026, with schools set to open on September 8, 2025. Students can look forward to their first break from November 10-14, 2025, and a mid-term break from January 19-30, 2026. However, Ramadan Bayram will align with the second break, meaning no additional holiday will be provided. The school year wraps up on June 26, 2026.

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