Schools in Turkey start the school year every second week of September. Winter holidays start in January and ends in the first week of February. Summer school holidays in Turkey begin in June and ends on September – coinciding with the Ramazan, Kurban Bayrami and Victory Day holidays in Turkey.
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| Dates | School Holidays |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | First Day of School |
| Sep 8, 2025 – Jan 16, 2026 | Semester 1 Holidays |
| Jan 19 – 30, 2026 | Winter Holidays |
| Feb 2 – Jun 26, 2026 | Semester 2 Holidays |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Summer Holidays |
New Year’s Day
Observed every January 1, New Year’s Day is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day is a holiday made by Turkish Republic founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. This holiday celebrates children as successor of the future.
Labor Day (May 1)
Labor Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers in Turkey.
Commemoration of Ataturk Sports Day
The feast commemorates Mustafa Kemal’s landing at Samsun on May 19, 1919.
Ramazan Feast Holiday
Ramazan or Ramadan is the fasting month in Islam, and a religious holiday in Turkey.
Kurban Bayrami
Kurban Bayrami Holidays is one of the oldest holidays in Turkey. The Sacrifice Feast is a four-day religious festival.
Victory Day
Some common Victory Day festivities include military parades and ceremonies at monuments to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Republic Day
The holiday commemorates the proclamation of Turkey as a republic.
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