2025-2026 Academic Year Calendar Midterm and Semester Breaks

With the start of the 2025-2026 academic year just around the corner, holiday dates are among the most anticipated topics for students and parents. In this guide prepared for you by RentiCar, we will examine the 2025-2026 academic calendar determined by the Ministry of National Education (MEB) in detail. Here are the opening, mid-term, and semester break dates for schools:

School Opening Date
The new academic year will begin on Monday, September 8, 2025. For preschool and first-grade elementary school students, an orientation program will be organized one week prior to ease their transition to school.

In the 2025-2026 academic year, orientation programs will be held between September 1-5 for preschool education and first-grade elementary school students.

First Term Mid-Term Break
The first term mid-term break, the first fatigue break for students, will start on Monday, November 10, 2025. Students will have a total of 9 days off, including weekends, and the break will end on Friday, November 14, 2025.

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You can utilize the 9-day first term mid-term break to commemorate the founder of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, with your children and visit Anıtkabir, the eternal resting place of our Great Leader.

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Semester Break (Sömestr)
The semester break will begin on Monday, January 19, 2026. The two-week break will end on Friday, January 30, 2026. During this period, students will have the opportunity to both rest and catch up on any missed work.

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Second Term Mid-Term Break
The second term mid-term break will start on Monday, March 16, 2026, and end on Friday, March 20, 2026. This break will also offer students a 9-day respite.

The second term mid-term break is an opportunity to breathe in nature with your children! You can read our blog post on Turkey's Top 15 Camping Areas for Nature Lovers, where you can get away from it all in nature and have an enjoyable family camping trip.

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Report Card Distribution and End of Term Date
The 2025-2026 academic year will conclude on Friday, June 26, 2026. Students will receive their report cards on this date and begin their summer vacation.