2025-2026 Academic Year Calendar is Announced! Here are All Holiday Dates

We are getting ready to say hello to another new school year! The Ministry of National Education has announced the calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year for parents who want to make their vacation plans early, students who are mentally preparing for the school year and the little ones who have already put their backpacks on their backs. So which dates await us this year? When will there be a vacation? If you are looking for comfort and convenience in transportation while making your vacation plans, don't forget to consider car rental options with RentiCar. Now grab your tea or coffee and let's enjoy this article together!

When Do Schools Open?

Although the summer vacation may seem long, time flies by! This year, schools open on Monday, September 8, 2025. But there is an exception:
The adaptation week for the little ones starting pre-school and 1st grade will take place between September 1-5, 2025. This period is very valuable for students to get used to the school environment and meet their teachers and friends. It is also an emotional time for parents to share their children's excitement.

Interim and Semester Breaks

The rest breaks that parents as well as students have been looking forward to all year long are once again planned and balanced. Here are this year's holiday breaks:
- 1st Semester Break: November 10 - 14, 2025
Coming in the middle of November, this mid-term break will be a nice respite in the middle of a hectic period when the weather starts to cool down.
- Semester Break (Semester): January 19 - 30, 2026
This classic break, which is decorated with snow vacations, is ideal for students to recharge both mentally and physically.
- 2nd Semester Break: March 16 - 20, 2026
This mid-term break comes right in the middle of the second semester, just as spring is taking its first steps. A small break but a big motivation.

When do schools close?

The grand finale! The day of report cards, that joyful date when the summer vacation begins:
Friday, June 26, 2026, schools close!
From this date on, students will have plenty of rest, travel, some will attend summer courses, some will take up new hobbies. Parents will say "hello" to slightly more flexible morning routines.

A Little Reminder: Adaptation Week

The adaptation week for pre-school and primary school 1st grade students will take place between September 1-5, 2025. This week requires a lot of patience, understanding and support for these little students who are getting used to a new environment.
Remember, this is a period of adjustment not only for children but also for parents!
Small Tips for Parents and Students
- Mark the vacation dates on your calendar in advance and keep motivation high by making small plans if necessary.
- Don't forget to decorate the summer vacation not only with games, but also with small reading hours and fun activities.
- You can offer creative and engaging activities to children, especially during the interim vacations, so that they can have fun and develop at the same time.
- For parents: Being there for your child during the adjustment week will make the process easier. Little things make a big difference.

Route Suggestions for Vacation

If you want the kids to have fun and you to be comfortable while planning your vacation, here are some great route suggestions that you can enjoy with your family: In Cappadocia (Nevşehir), you can watch hot air balloons and explore underground cities, and in Eskişehir, you can spend a lot of time in Sazova Science and Culture Park with its modern structure and child-friendly parks. Antalya is a great option for January or June holidays, offering a combination of sea, history and nature, while Bolu - Abant and Yedigöller are quiet and peaceful escape routes where you can be alone with nature during the March break. If history and serenity are important to you, the villages of Şirince and Alaçatı in Izmir may be just what you are looking for. You can rent a car from RentiCar for a comfortable journey on all these routes and make unforgettable memories with your family.

Comfortable Travel with RentiCar

Mid-term vacations and summer are the perfect times to spend quality time with the family. However, transportation is not always easy when planning a trip in or out of the city. This is where RentiCar comes in!
- RentiCar, which provides services in many points in Turkey, makes the car rental process both fast and effortless.
- You can make your reservation online, choose the car you want and pick it up from the point you specify.
- Vehicle options are wide: There are many models from SUVs with large luggage to economical vehicles suitable for families.
May the 2025-2026 academic year be productive for students, enjoyable for teachers, and healthy and peaceful for parents.
And don't forget that vacations are not only for resting, but also for making memories together.
Make your journey both safe and comfortable with RentiCar.
Choose your vehicle, set your route and hit the road. Because this year there are many places to explore and many memories to share!