School holidays

Turkey ·

3 school breaks in Turkey during 2026. Longest is 73 days (Summer Holidays).

School breaks

3

Total off-days

90

Longest break

73 d

Next break

In 21 days

Next school break

Summer Holidays

Jun 27 – Sep 7 · 73 days

21

days away

All 2026 school breaks

3 total
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Jan19

Semester Break

Jan 19 – 30 · 12 days

12d
Mar16

Spring Break

Mar 16 – 20 · 5 days

5d
Jun27

Summer Holidays

Jun 27 – Sep 7 · 73 days

73d

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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Mar20

Ramadan Holiday (Day 1)

Mar21

Ramadan Holiday (Day 2)

Apr1

Ramadan Holiday (Day 3)

Apr23

National Sovereignty and Children's Day

May1

Labour and Solidarity Day

May19

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day

May27

Eid al-Adha (Day 1)

May28

Eid al-Adha (Day 2)

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Important school holiday information · Turkey

General information

  • Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods

Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Turkey 2026?
Turkey schools have 3 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Turkey have in 2026?
Turkey schools observe 3 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the spring school break in Turkey 2026?
The spring school break in Turkey runs March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Turkey 2026?
The summer school break in Turkey runs June 27, 2026 – September 7, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Turkey. See the source link below for the official publication.

School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.