December 31, 2025 snow day list announced: In which provinces are schools closed? Are schools closed in Istanbul?

According to the weather report for December 31 from the General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM), heavy snowfall is expected to be effective across the country.

Due to the snowfall that has been ongoing for the past three days, education was suspended in some provinces yesterday and today. Following the heavy precipitation expected today, new closure decisions have begun to arrive. It has been announced that schools are closed on December 31 in some provinces as well.

Here are the provinces where a snow day is in effect on December 31…

CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ISTANBUL GOVERNOR GÜL

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that the snowfall affecting the city is not at a level that would disrupt education.

In a post regarding the snowfall, Governor Gül stated, "My dear student brothers and sisters, the light snowfall seen in some parts of our city is not at a level that will negatively affect education. According to meteorological data, the precipitation is expected to end within about an hour. We will inform you immediately if there are any developments. I wish you a good night."

KAHRAMANMARAŞ

In Kahramanmaraş, education has been suspended throughout the province today due to adverse weather conditions.

In a written statement from the Provincial Directorate of National Education, it was stated that according to meteorological assessments, snowfall, cold weather, and a risk of icing are expected across the city starting from the morning hours today.

The statement, which noted that education has been suspended in all official and private educational institutions throughout the province on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, as part of the measures taken, included the following.

BİTLİS

The Bitlis Governor's Office announced that education has been suspended throughout the province on Tuesday and Wednesday due to adverse weather conditions.

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that according to data received from the General Directorate of Meteorology, icing is expected on Tuesday, December 30, and heavy snowfall is expected on Wednesday, December 31, along with extreme cold.

The statement included the following:

“In order to prevent our citizens and students from experiencing grievances, education has been suspended for 2 days in all schools and institutions providing formal and non-formal education affiliated with the Ministry of National Education, as well as in nurseries, day care centers, and rehabilitation centers affiliated with our Ministry of Family and Social Services in the center and districts of our province. Disabled, handicapped, and pregnant personnel working in public institutions will also be considered on administrative leave.”

BATMAN

In Batman, education has been suspended for today due to snowfall and adverse weather conditions.

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that snowfall is expected in the city today, that the air temperature is predicted to drop significantly during the night and morning hours, and that icing and frost events will increase accordingly.

The statement, which reported that education has been suspended for 1 day in all official and private educational institutions in the city today, also stated that disabled and pregnant public personnel will be considered on administrative leave on the same day.

GAZİANTEP

Gaziantep Governor Kemal Çeber announced that a decision has been made to close schools due to the heavy snowfall expected in the city over the next 2 days.

Governor Çeber, who made a statement on his social media account, said, "My dear students. My phone hasn't stopped ringing in recent days, especially today. We evaluated the requests you conveyed to me when we met face-to-face and via social media. Combining the information we received from Meteorology, the assessments we made, and the requests that reached us from your pure hearts, we decided, together with your manager uncles from the relevant units, to close schools throughout the province. Education is undoubtedly very important, but you should spend the last days of 2025 enjoying the snow due to the snowfall. I love you all."

The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a heavy snowfall warning for Gaziantep and the region for the next 2 days. Snowfall is expected to be effective in the city starting from the night hours.

SİİRT

The Siirt Governor's Office announced that education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday due to the expected heavy snowfall.

The Siirt Governor's Office announced that education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in line with meteorological assessments that the risk of icing and frost will increase as the air temperature drops significantly during the night and morning hours.

The statement indicated that education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday in all official and private educational institutions, as well as private nurseries, day care centers, and rehabilitation centers throughout the province. The statement also noted that mothers with children aged 0-6 working in public institutions and organizations, as well as disabled, handicapped, and pregnant public personnel, will be considered on administrative leave on the same day.

ŞIRNAK

In the statement from the Şırnak Governor's Office, it was reported that education has been suspended in official and private nurseries, kindergartens, middle schools and high schools, vocational training centers, non-formal education institutions, private teaching courses, and special education and rehabilitation centers due to heavy snowfall and icing.

The statement noted that disabled, handicapped, those with severe chronic illnesses, and pregnant public employees will also be considered on administrative leave.

BOLU

In the statement made by the Bolu Governor's Office, it was reported that education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in all official and private educational institutions throughout the province (including rehabilitation centers, motor vehicle driver courses, and Quran courses).

The statement, which indicated that pregnant and disabled personnel working in public institutions and female personnel whose children attend nurseries, kindergartens, and special education institutions will be considered on administrative leave on the same day, also noted that the status of personnel working in units providing 24-hour service, especially health and security units, will be evaluated by the relevant unit heads in accordance with the requirements of the service.

KARABÜK

Karabük Governor Mustafa Yavuz also stated in a post on his social media account that education has been suspended for 1 day in all types and levels of official and private formal and non-formal education institutions, as well as special education and rehabilitation centers, special education courses, and public education centers throughout the province due to the heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions continuing across the province.

Yavuz also stated that pregnant and special-needs personnel working in public institutions and organizations will be considered on administrative leave.

It was also stated that education has been suspended in all units of Karabük University, both at the central campus and in the districts, and that the final exams planned to be held have been postponed.

DİYARBAKIR

It was announced that education has been suspended in Diyarbakır due to snowfall and icing.

In the post by the Governor's Office, it was reported that education has been suspended in all official and private educational institutions throughout the province in order to ensure the safety of citizens and students due to the snowfall that was effective in the city yesterday and the subsequent risk of icing and frost.

The statement noted that disabled and pregnant public officials will also be considered on administrative leave within this scope.

EDUCATION SUSPENDED AT DİCLE UNIVERSITY

In the statement made by Dicle University, it was announced that educational activities at the university have been suspended due to snowfall, icing, and frost events.

It was noted that the exams to be held are planned to be conducted at a later date by the relevant academic unit boards, and that disabled and pregnant personnel will be considered on administrative leave on Wednesday, December 31.

KIRŞEHİR

The Kırşehir Governor's Office announced that education has been suspended throughout the province due to adverse weather conditions.

In the written statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that according to the latest assessments made in line with meteorological data, education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in all official and private educational institutions throughout the province due to the expected snowfall and risk of icing.

The statement noted that pregnant, disabled, and chronically ill personnel working in public institutions, as well as female personnel with children of kindergarten and nursery age, will also be considered on administrative leave for one day.

MALATYA

It was reported that education has been suspended in Malatya due to the danger of snowfall, blizzard, and icing.

According to the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday, December 31, in all official, private formal and non-formal education institutions, rehabilitation centers, and Quran courses throughout the province in order to ensure the safety of citizens due to the heavy snowfall, blizzard, and icing danger that will be effective in the city.

The statement also noted that pregnant and disabled personnel working in public institutions, mothers whose children attend nurseries and kindergartens, and personnel with chronic illnesses will be considered on administrative leave on the same day.

KAYSERİ

In the statement from the Kayseri Governor's Office, it was reported that according to weather data, snowfall will be effective, and it is assessed that the normal flow of general life will be negatively affected due to the risk of icing and frost.

The statement, which announced that education has been suspended for 1 day to prevent possible negative situations that may occur due to weather conditions, included the following:

"Taking into account the bused education and the mobility of public employees and students between the city center and the districts, education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, by the decision of our Governor's Office in kindergartens, primary schools, middle schools, high schools, non-formal education institutions, and special education and rehabilitation centers throughout the province. On the day when education is suspended in schools, female personnel whose children attend kindergarten and primary school, as well as disabled, handicapped, severely chronically ill, and pregnant public employees, will also be considered on administrative leave."

SİVAS

Sivas Governor Yılmaz Şimşek announced that education has been suspended in schools throughout the province due to adverse weather conditions in the city.

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, by the decision of the Governor's Office in all official and private formal and non-formal education institutions (nurseries, kindergartens, primary schools, middle schools, high schools, vocational training centers, maturation institutes, private teaching courses, special education and rehabilitation centers) throughout the province.

The statement indicated that on the day when education is suspended in schools, female personnel whose children attend nursery and kindergarten (the status of personnel working in health, security, and units providing 24-hour service will be evaluated by the relevant unit heads as a requirement of the service), as well as disabled, handicapped, severely chronically ill, and pregnant public employees, will be considered on administrative leave.

MARDİN

It was announced that education has been suspended in Mardin due to snowfall and icing.

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure that citizens do not experience any problems against the risk of heavy snowfall and icing expected throughout the city.

The statement reported that education has been suspended in all educational institutions in the city within this scope.

It was also noted that disabled and pregnant public officials, as well as female personnel whose children attend kindergartens and nurseries, will be considered on administrative leave.

KASTAMONU

It was reported that bused education has been suspended in the city center of Kastamonu due to adverse weather conditions.

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that adverse weather conditions continue in the region.

The statement included the phrase, "Due to snowfall and icing, bused education has been suspended for 1 day in the city center on Wednesday, December 31."

AKSARAY

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that education has been suspended on December 31 in all formal and non-formal education institutions throughout the city due to heavy snowfall.

The statement also noted that pregnant and disabled personnel working in public institutions will be considered on administrative leave for one day.

ELAZIĞ

Education had been suspended for 2 days in Elazığ due to the expected heavy snowfall and icing.

Governor Numan Hatipoğlu stated in his announcement that according to meteorological data, extreme icing is expected on Tuesday, December 30, and heavy snowfall is expected on Wednesday, December 31.

Hatipoğlu noted the following in his statement:

“Dear students and valued parents, extreme icing is expected throughout our province on December 30, and it is assessed that there will be heavy snowfall on December 31. For this reason, education has been suspended in our schools on December 30 and 31. Please do not see this as a gap and make good use of these two days. Our disabled personnel and pregnant employees will also be considered on leave.”

ADIYAMAN

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that all measures have been taken to ensure that citizens do not experience problems against the risk of heavy snowfall and icing expected throughout the city.

The statement reported that education has been suspended in all educational institutions in the city within this scope.

It was also noted that disabled, pregnant, and chronically ill personnel working in public institutions will be considered on administrative leave on the same day.

ŞANLIURFA

The Şanlıurfa Governor's Office announced that education has been suspended throughout the city due to the expected heavy snowfall.

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that according to meteorological assessments, heavy snowfall is expected throughout the province starting from the morning hours.

The statement, which indicated that education has been suspended for one day as part of the measures taken, included the following:

"Education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday, December 31, in all our institutions in our city. In addition, disabled and chronically ill personnel working in public institutions, as well as pregnant women, will be considered on administrative leave for the same day."

Education had been suspended for 2 days in Şanlıurfa due to adverse weather conditions.

VAN

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that according to the assessment made with the Regional Directorate of Meteorology, snowfall will continue to be effective in the city.

The statement, which reported that education has been suspended on Wednesday, December 31, in all official and private educational institutions throughout the province due to heavy snow, icing, and fog, also noted that disabled and pregnant individuals working in public institutions, as well as parents with children aged 0-6, will be considered on administrative leave.

Education had been suspended for two days in educational institutions throughout the city due to snow.

TUNCELİ

It was reported that education has been suspended in Tunceli due to heavy snowfall and the danger of icing.

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was pointed out that according to the latest meteorological assessments, snowfall will be intense in the morning and there will be a risk of icing.

The statement, which indicated that various measures have been taken within this scope, said, "Education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday, December 31, in all official and private formal and non-formal education institutions, excluding universities."

The statement also noted that pregnant and disabled personnel working in public institutions, as well as female personnel with children attending kindergartens and nurseries, will be considered on administrative leave on the same day.

KİLİS

The Kilis Governor's Office announced that education has been suspended throughout the city due to the expected heavy snowfall.

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday, December 31, throughout Kilis, including private nurseries, day care centers, and rehabilitation centers, as part of the measures to be taken against disruptions that may occur in transportation due to frost and icing after snowfall.

The statement, which conveyed that pregnant, disabled, and chronically ill public personnel will be considered on administrative leave, requested that citizens not go into traffic unless necessary.

ORDU

Education has been suspended in the Akkuş district of Ordu due to adverse weather conditions.

In the written statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that in line with meteorological data, preventive measures have been taken against negative situations that may arise from the heavy snowfall, frost, and icing expected tonight.

Within this scope, it was conveyed that education has been suspended for one day on Wednesday, December 31, in all types and levels of official and private formal and non-formal education institutions, special education and rehabilitation centers, special education courses, and public education centers in the Akkuş district.

It was noted that pregnant and disabled personnel working in public institutions, as well as mothers whose children attend nurseries and kindergartens, will be considered on administrative leave on the same day.

NİĞDE

In the written statement from the Governor's Office, it was reported that according to data received from the General Directorate of Meteorology, heavy snowfall and blizzard are expected in the city.

The statement, which announced that education has been suspended for 1 day to prevent possible negative situations that may occur due to weather conditions, included the following:

"Taking into account the bused education and the mobility of public employees and students between the city center and the districts, education has been suspended for 1 day on December 31 by the decision of our Governor's Office in kindergartens, primary schools, middle schools, high schools, non-formal education institutions, and special education and rehabilitation centers throughout the province. On the day when education is suspended in schools, female personnel whose children attend kindergarten and primary school, as well as disabled, handicapped, severely chronically ill, and pregnant public employees, will also be considered on administrative leave."

MUŞ

Education has been suspended throughout the province in Muş due to adverse weather conditions.

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that according to meteorological assessments, heavy snowfall will be effective throughout the city. The statement included the following:

"Education has been suspended for one day on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in all official and private formal and non-formal education institutions (excluding universities) throughout our province. In addition, pregnant, disabled, and severely chronically ill personnel working in public institutions, as well as female personnel whose children attend kindergartens and nurseries, will be considered on administrative leave for one day."

NEVŞEHİR

In the written statement from the Nevşehir Governor's Office, it was reported that according to weather data, snowfall will be effective, and it is assessed that the normal flow of general life will be negatively affected due to the risk of icing and frost.

The statement, which announced that education has been suspended for 1 day to prevent possible negative situations that may occur due to weather conditions, included the following:

"Taking into account the bused education and the mobility of public employees and students between the city center and the districts, education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, by the decision of our Governor's Office in kindergartens, primary schools, middle schools, high schools, non-formal education institutions, and special education and rehabilitation centers throughout the province. On the day when education is suspended in schools, female personnel whose children attend kindergarten and primary school, as well as disabled, handicapped, severely chronically ill, and pregnant public employees, will also be considered on administrative leave."

AĞRI

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was pointed out that heavy snowfall and icing are expected throughout the province in line with meteorological data.

The statement, which indicated that education has been suspended for one day in all educational institutions by taking into account the risk of icing that may occur, noted that pregnant and disabled public employees, mothers whose children attend nurseries and kindergartens, and personnel with chronic illnesses will also be considered on administrative leave.

Governor Mustafa Koç also stated in his announcement on his social media account that education has been suspended for the safety of students due to the heavy snowfall and risk of icing expected in the city in line with meteorological data.

Koç, who asked students to make good use of the one-day break, said, "Rest a little, enjoy the snow safely, but especially do not neglect to open the pages of a book. Books are always your best travel companions. Take care of your health, take care of yourselves. I wish you all a pleasant holiday and productive reading."

SİNOP

In the written statement from the Governor's Office, it was emphasized that adverse weather conditions continue to have an effect throughout the city.

The statement, which emphasized that bused education has been suspended in the districts as a preventive measure against negative situations, included the following:

"In this framework, as a preventive measure, bused education has been suspended on Wednesday, December 31, in all bused schools in the Türkeli and Ayancık districts, and partially in the Erfelek, Gerze, Boyabat, Durağan, Dikmen, and central districts."

BİNGÖL

In the post from the Governor's Office, it was stated that according to meteorological data, strong and locally heavy snowfall is expected to be effective in the city starting from the morning hours, and strong icing and frost events are expected to occur along with a significant drop in air temperatures.

In the post, it was noted that education has been suspended in all official and private formal and non-formal education institutions, as well as nurseries and day care centers throughout the province, as part of the measures taken.

It was also reported that disabled and pregnant personnel working in the public sector will be considered on administrative leave on the same day.

ARTVİN

Bused education has been suspended in Artvin Center and some districts due to adverse weather conditions.

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that in line with the assessments received from the Provincial Directorate of Meteorology, there may be disruptions in transportation due to some village roads being closed and the risk of frost and icing.

The statement reported that bused education has been suspended for one day on Wednesday, December 31, in Artvin Center and the Borçka, Murgul, Şavşat, and Ardanuç districts.

HAKKARİ

It was announced that education has been suspended in Hakkari due to adverse weather conditions.

In the statement from the Governor's Office, the following was noted:

"Due to heavy snowfall and the risk of icing, education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in all official and private educational institutions throughout the province. In addition, considering the risks that students with appointments at Guidance and Research Centers (RAM) and disabled individuals may encounter during the transportation process, it has been deemed appropriate to suspend service at RAMs on the same date in order to ensure their life safety."

The statement reported that pregnant, disabled, dialysis patients, public officials with chronic illnesses such as heart and kidney failure, cancer, and one of the parents among public employee couples with children aged 0-12 will be considered on administrative leave.

KARAMAN

In Karaman, schools in the center and settlements affiliated with the center were closed for 1 day on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, due to snowfall and icing.

The statement said, "Due to snowfall and especially the danger of icing and frost throughout our province, education has been suspended for one day on Wednesday, December 31, in all official-private formal and non-formal education institutions and rehabilitation centers affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. In addition, disabled and pregnant public personnel will be considered on administrative leave."

BİLECİK

In Bilecik, education was suspended today due to heavy snowfall.

In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was stated that according to meteorological data, the precipitation expected throughout the city will be strong, locally heavy snowfall and blizzard.

The statement, which conveyed that there may be disruptions in transportation due to icing and frost, included the following: “Due to the adverse weather conditions continuing throughout our province, education has been suspended for 1 day on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in all official and private educational institutions, including rehabilitation centers, motor vehicle driver courses, and Quran courses. In addition, pregnant and disabled personnel working in public institutions, as well as female personnel whose children attend nurseries, kindergartens, and special education institutions, will be considered on administrative leave on the same day.”