The Ministry of National Education (MEB) has officially announced the work calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year. The circular, signed by the Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, was sent to all provinces and the road map for the new academic year was drawn. Accordingly, teachers' professional work will begin on Monday, September 1, and students will hear the first bell Monday, September 8, 2025 they will hear the day. The academic year, 26 June 2026 Friday the day will end.
Professional Studies for Teachers Begin in the First Week of September
Preparations for the new academic year will begin with teachers’ professional work. Starting on Monday, September 1, 2025, teachers will come together in their schools to plan the educational activities they will carry out throughout the year.
First Term Begins on September 8, First Midterm Break in November
The first semester of the 2025-2026 academic year, Monday, September 8, 2025 will start on the day and students will continue their classes until Friday, January 16, 2026. During the first term, students and teachers will November 10 14-2025 They will have their first mid-term break between . After this one-week rest period, training will continue where it left off.
Orientation Week for Preschool and 1st Grade
The adaptation process to school is of great importance for preschool students and first grade primary school students who will start the new academic year. In this context, 1-5 September 2025 Adaptation trainings will be organized between the dates. Thanks to these trainings, young students will be able to adapt to their new education life more easily by getting to know the school environment and their teachers.
Guidance Studies for Middle School 5th Grade, Preparatory and 9th Grade
Fifth graders of middle schools and imam hatip middle schools, preparatory and 5th graders of secondary schools and students who will stay in boarding houses will also go through a special program to help them adapt to their new educational environment. Guidance work will be carried out for these students to inform them about the school, support their academic and professional development and help them adapt to their new educational environment in a short time. These efforts aim to increase students’ motivation and strengthen their commitment to the school.
Mid-Term Break Last Two Weeks of January
With the end of the first term, students will go on a mid-term break. The mid-term break, Monday, January 19, 2026 will start on the day and last for two weeks. Students will have the opportunity to rest until Friday, January 30, 2026.
Second Term Begins in February, Second Mid-Term Break in March
The second academic year, after the mid-term break Monday, February 2, 2026 Students will start the first mid-term break of the second term on Monday, March 16, 2026 Friday, March 20, 2026 They will do it between the dates.
The Academic Year Ends on June 26
The second semester of the 2025-2026 academic year will begin on Monday, February 2, 2026. 26 June 2026 Friday will end. With this date, students will say hello to a long summer vacation.
This calendar announced by the Ministry of National Education is an important guide for students, teachers and parents in terms of planning the new academic year. The dates specified in the calendar will help the education community organize their work and holiday periods throughout the year.
