December 31 decision from the Istanbul Governor's Office! 'Schools will close at 16:00'

The Istanbul Governor's Office has issued a decision regarding schools in light of the traffic congestion expected in the city on New Year's Eve and the security measures to be implemented. Schools in Istanbul will close tomorrow at 16:00 due to traffic and security concerns.

In a statement released by the Istanbul Governor's Office, it was stated: "It has been decided that educational activities in all public and private preschool, primary, and secondary education institutions in our province will conclude at 16:00 on Tuesday, December 31."

The decision announced by the Governor's Office covers the following across Istanbul:

Public and private preschool education institutions,

Primary education schools,

Secondary education institutions.

ARE SCHOOLS ON HOLIDAY OR HALF-DAY ON NEW YEAR'S EVE? WHAT TIME WILL SCHOOLS CLOSE TOMORROW?

The Istanbul Governor's Office announced that it has been decided for schools to close at 16:00. December 31, 2024, is not a public holiday in Turkey; therefore, schools and workplaces will continue their normal operating schedules. Schools will be on holiday on Wednesday, January 1.

News Source: 12punto