Will schools be closed on Friday, January 2, following heavy snowfall? Provinces announcing snow days have been identified

In a written statement issued by the Governor's Office, it was stated that according to the latest meteorological assessments, snowfall across the province is expected to continue intermittently until the evening hours, and that on Friday and Saturday daysit was reported that there is a risk of strong icing and frost during theday.

In order to prevent potential adverse effects due to weather conditions,education has been suspended for 1day,according to the statementreleased.The statement noted the following:

"Considering the safety of our students and citizens, on Friday, January 2, all public and private schools across Kahramanmaraş will be closed. all private educational institutions have suspended education and training. Pregnant, disabled, and nursing mothers whose children attend daycare or kindergarten, as well as personnel with chronic illnesses, will be considered on administrative leave. It isstrongly advised that our citizens remain cautious and take necessary precautions against icing and frost. Respectfully announced."

ELAZIĞG

Governor Numan Hatipoğlu stated in a post on his social media account, "Dear students, I am reading what you write. At the same time, I am following the meteorology reports. Unfortunately, you will not be in your schools on January 2 either. My wish is for you to be in your schools on Monday, refreshed andprepared.Please read plenty of books and studyyour lessons. We love you all."

Due to the snowfallcontinuing to affectElazığ, education has beensuspended for 3days.

HAKKARI

In Hakkari, heavy snowfall, Due to the risk ofsnow and icing, all schools throughout the province havebeen closed for one day.

In the statement madeby the Governor's Office,itwas stated that snow depth has reached approximately 1 meter in residential centers and exceeds 2 meters in some rural areas. In line with meteorological data, the snowfall is expected to continuethroughout the day.the statement indicated that while the snowfall is expected to decrease in intensity towards the evening, it is forecast to become heavy again between midnight and 6:00 AM on Fridayinthe announcement, especially in high-altitude areas and risky road routesthe avalancherisk is very highit was emphasized that temperatures dropping below minus 10 degreescouldpose additional risks to transportation anddailylife.Itwas emphasized that this could create additional risks for transportation and daily life.

AThestatement noted that for the safetyof citizens andstudents,in order to ensure their well-being, all public and privateeducational institutions throughout the province of Hakkâri(schools pre-primary, primary, middle, high school, and widespreadeducational institutions, rehabilitation centers, private nurseriesandday carecenters included) it was announced that educationhas been suspended for 1 day on Friday, January 2, 2026.has been suspended for 1 day on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Furthermore, it was announced that services will not be provided at Guidance and Research Centers (RAM) on the same date dueto the risks that students and individuals with disabilities may encounter during transportation.

On the other hand, pregnant personnel,personnel with disabilities, dialysis patients,public officials with chronic illnesses,and public employees working in public institutions and organizationswith children aged 0-12work break childhaving public servant parents, either the mother or the father, will be considered on administrative leave on Friday, January 2, 2026it was announcedannounced.

CORUM

It was reported that education in Corum has been suspended for tomorrow due to adverse weatherconditions.

In a written statement from theGovernor's Office, it was noted that adverse weather conditions are prevailing in the city.

Due to the risk of icing and frost, education in schools across the province has been suspended for one dclasses were suspended for the dayemphasizing that thestatement included the following expressions:

"Across our province, public and private nurseries, kindergartens, primary schools, middle schools, high schools, vocational training centers, public education institutions, private edteaching courses, private education and rehabilitation centers, and Quran courses, by the decision of our governorship, education has beensuspended for 1 day on Friday, January 2nd.On the daywhen schools are closed,childrenfemale personnel with children attending nursery or kindergarten, as well as public employees who are disabled, pregnant, or have chronic illnesses will also be considered on administrative leave."

BATMAN

In Batman, education has been suspended for another 1day due to adverse weather conditions.

In a statement made by theGovernor's Office,Thestatement noted that due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions in the city tomorrow and the expectation that temperatures will drop further starting from the night hours,therisk of icing and frost is expected to increase accordingly.

For this reason, all public and privateeducational institutions in the province will be closed for 1day.reported thatastatement, it was noted that disabled and pregnant public employees would also begranted administrative leave on the sameday.

In Batman, due to thecontinuing snowfall,education has been suspended for 2 deducation has been suspended for the day..

BARTIN

Due to the expected icing in Bartın, education has been suspended throughout the province for tomorrow.

In a statement issued by the BartınGovernor's Office, it was stated that, according to meteorological data,throughout the province, tonight and tomorwith wind chill temperatures expected to drop as low as minus 11 degreesCelsius, and the risk of severe icing; it was stated that potential disruptions in transportation and other adverse conditions were taken into consideration.

In line with this, on Friday, January 2,all public and private educational institutions across the province (nurseries, kindergartens, primary schools, middle schools, high schools, as well as public education,centers, private tutoringcenters, andday carecenters and Quran courses) it was reported that education has been suspended in thestatement, "In public institutions and organizations, employees with disabilities and pregnant personnel, as well as femalestaff whose children attend daycare or kindergarten, are also granted 1 daywill be considered on administrative leave for the duration of theperiod. For health, security, and 24-hourbasedservice units, the status of thepersonnel will be evaluated by the relevant units as required by the service," the statement read.

TOKAT

In Tokat, education has been suspended throughout the province tomorrow due to snowfall and adverse weather conditions.

According to informationreceived from theProvincialDirectorate ofNational Education,heavy snowfall and cold weatherare affecting the entire city.

Due to the risk of icing and potential disruptions in transportation, education has been suspended across the city for tomorrow.

SIIRT

In Siirt, education has been suspended for another 1 day due to heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions.

In a statement made by the Governor's Office, it was stated that the adverse weather conditions continuing to affect the entire province have led to this decision.due to conditions and heavy snowfall, it was stated that air temperatures are expected to drop significantly during the night and morning hours,andthat an increase in icing and frost events is anticipated.

For this reason, public and private educational institutions and private nurseries, gdaycarecenters and rehabilitation centers have suspended education for 1day.In the statementitwas announced that for those with children aged0-6 in public institutions and organizations workingmothers, as well as public personnel with disabilities, those who are incapacitated, and pregnant employees, will also be consideredon administrative leave for the sameday.

Due to the heavy snowfall in Siirt, education was suspended for 2days.It was announced.

SIRNAK

In Şırnak, education has been suspended again for tomorrow due to snowfall.

In the statement made on the Governor's Office's social media account,itwas announced that due to heavy snowfall and icing, public and private nurseries,kindergartens, middle schools and high schools, vocational training centers, public education institutions, privatetutoring centers, and special education and rehabilitation centers have also been reported to be closed for education tomorrow.

In the statement, it was noted that in addition to disabled, handicapped, and chronically ill individuals, as well as pregnant public employees, those working in nurseries, kindergartens, and special eIt was noted that female public employeeswill also be considered on administrative leave.

Due to the snowfall continuingits effect inŞırnak, education has beensuspended for 2days.

MALATYA

In Malatya, schools have been closed again tomorrow due to adverse weather conditions.

Malatya Governor Seddar Yavuz announced in a post on his social media account on X that schools would remain closed tomorrow due to the risk of blizzards and icing following the heavy snowfall in the city.

Yavuz included the following statements in his post:

"Due to the heavy snowfall, blizzard, and icing risk affecting our province, in order to ensure the safety of our citizens,safetyon Friday, January 2, 2026, throughout our province, all public, private, formal, and non-formaleducation institutions will be closed.educational institutions, rehabilitation centers, and Quran courses (excluding courses for adults)have had theireducation and trainingsuspended for 1day. Additionally, pregnant and disabled personnelworking in public institutions, as well as veterans and those with disabilities,who have childrenmothers attending nursery or kindergarten, and personnel with chronic illnesses will be consideredon administrative leave for the sameday."

Due to the snowfallaffecting the city,education was suspendedyesterday.

AMASYA

It has been announced that education will be suspended tomorrow in Amasya due to the effective snowfall.

In a statement made by the Governor's Office,itwas stated that according to meteorological data,due to the expected heavysnowfall, icing, and blizzards, throughout the province, alleducationalIt was stated that education in educational institutions has been suspended on January 2.

The statement also noted that pregnant employees, disabled personnel, mothers with disabled children,and personnel with chronic illnesses working in public institutionswill be considered on administrative leave for oneday.It was recorded that they will be granted this leave.

KARS

Due to the heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions affecting Kars, education has been suspended throughout the province for tomorrow.

In a statement made by theGovernor's Office, it was announced that due to theongoing heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions in the city center anddistricts, all public and private formal and non-formal education institutionsin educational institutions (including rehabilitation centers and Quran courses), education and training were suspended on Friday, January 2ndit was stated.

Inthe statement, it was noted that for public institutionsIt was announced that disabled, pregnant, and chronically illpersonnel, as well as female staff with children attendingkindergarten and daycare, will also be considered on administrative leave tomorrow.

Kars Governor Ziya Polat stated on his social media account regardingthe studentsthat he madeIn the post shared, "Dear children, the first good news of the year is for you; due to the abundant snowfall, we are closing schools tomorrow. Enjoy the snow, be careful, yDo not forget to read books. Also, do not forget to read books; have a good holiday," he stated.

GAZIANTEP

In Gaziantep, schools have been closed again tomorrow due to adverse weather conditions.

In the statement made on the Governor's social media account, it was noted that according to meteorological dataFor tomorrow, it was stated that temperatures in the city are expected to drop and there is a risk of icing.

Inthe statement, "PTaking into account the health of our students and educators, as well as potential traffic issues,across the province, all public and privateeducational institutions affiliated with the Ministry of NationalEducation that provideformal and non-formaleducationserviceseducational institutions, nurseries and daycare centersaffiliated with the Ministry of Family and Social Services, as well as Quran courses affiliated with the Presidency of Religious Affairs, have been closed for one day on Friday, January 2, 2026,the statement read.Furthermore, it was announced that

public employees who are disabled, have severe chronic illnesses, or are pregnantare also granted 1 day of administrative leave.it was noted that they would be consideredon administrative leave.

Due to the snowfallthat has been affectingthe city, education wassuspended yesterday.

DDÜZCE

In Düzce and Bolu, due to heavysnowfall and the risk of icing, education has been suspended for tomorrow.Educationhas been suspended.

Astatement from the DüzceGovernor's OfficeThestatement noted that potential disruptions to transportation pose a risk to the safety of citizens and students' safetydueto the conditionscreated.

Thestatement noted that, within this scope, all public and private formal and non-formaleducational institutions (including rehabilitation centers, motor vehicledriver training coursesand Quran courses) will have their education sIt was announced that education has been suspended for tomorrow.

It was noted that pregnant and disabled personnelworking in public institutions, as well as female personnelwith children attending daycare, kindergarten, and specialeducation institutions, will also be consideredon administrative leave for the sameday.

BOLU

In a statement issued by the BoluGovernor's Office, it was announced that tomorrow, across the entire province, all public and private educational institutions(including rehabilitation centers, motor vehicledriver training courses, and Quran courses) will suspend education-It was reported thateducation has been suspended.

Pregnant and disabled personnel working inpublic institutions, as well as women with childrenattending daycare, kindergarten, and specialeducation institutions, will be considered on administrative leave for the sameday.stated thattheannouncement, health andsecurity unitsprimarily those operating on a 24-hourbasis,the status of personnel in units providing service will be determined by the relevant unit supervisorsit was noted that it would be evaluated accordingly.

MUŞ

In Muş, education has been suspended throughout the province for tomorrow due to adverse weather conditions.

In a statement made by the Governor'sOffice, it was stated that according to meteorological assessments,the snowfall continuing across the cityis expected to continue tomorrow as well.

With heavy snowfall andthe risk of avalanches inhigher elevations being forecast, theannouncement stated the following:

"On Friday, January 2, 2026,all public and private formal and non-formaleducational institutions throughout our province ((excluding universities) education and training for aone-day period has been suspended.Additionally, in public institutions, working pregnant, disabled, and severely chronically ill personnel, as well as female personnel whosechildren attend preschools and daycare centers will also be considered onadministrative leave for one day."

ZONGULDAK

In Zonguldak, education has been suspended for tomorrow due toadverse weather conditions.

Governor Osman Hacİbektaşoğlu, in a statement made on his social media platform X account,announcedthat due to the adverse weather conditionscontinuing in the cityand the risk of frost expected from tomorrow morning, on Friday, January 2nd,classes in all public and private formal and non-formaleducational institutions are suspended.announced that education has been suspended.

Private nursery, day carecenters, children's clubs, and rehabilitation centers, as well as all e-examination activities planned across the province, have also been canceled on the same date, Hacıbektaşoğlu stated, adding that disabled and pregnant public employees will also be considered on administrative leave.

"Compliance with the measures taken is imis of great importance."Due to the risk of freezing, the use of motorcycles, electric scooters, and motorcycle couriers in traffic

has been prohibited across the city until 12:00 tomorrow.In a post on the Governor's Office's social media account, it was stated: "Due to the adverse weather conditions

continuing in our provinceand the risk of freezing expected in the morning hours, the use of motorcycles, electric scooters, and motorcycle couriers in traffichas been prohibited across the city until 12:00 tomorrow. exit has been prohibited throughout our province from Thursday, January 1, 2026, to12:00 PM on Friday, January 2, 2026.In orderto protect the safety of driversand prevent potential accidents, compliance with the measurestaken is ofis of great importance."the statements included.

AGRI

In Agri, education has been suspended throughout the province for tomorrow due to adverse weather conditions.

In the statement made by theGovernorship, it was pointed out that, in line with meteorological data, heavy snowfall and icing are expected throughout the province tomorrow and attention was drawn to the situation.

Taking into account the risk oficing that may occur, it was stated thatalleducational institutions have suspended education and trainingfor a period of onedayas announced by theThestatement noted that pregnant and disabled public employees, motherswhose children attend daycare or kindergarten, and personnel with chronic illnesses will also be considered on administrative leave.

SIVAS

In Sivas, education has been suspended throughout the province for tomorrow due to adverse weather conditions.

In the statement made by the Governor's Office,itwas stated that, in accordance with data received from the General Directorate ofMeteorology,theheavy snowfall affecting the city is expected to continue until nighttime and that temperatures willdropfurther.It was stated that there is a risk of severe icing due to the weather conditions.

The statement included the following:

"In order to take precautions against potential adverse conditions,particularly regarding transportation, all public and private formal and non-formalin educational institutions (nurseries, kindergartens, primary schools, middle schools, high schools, vocational training centers, maturation institutes, private tuition courses, special education, guidance research centers, and rehabilitation centers) by the decision of our Governorship, on Friday, January 2,education has been suspended for one day. On the daywhen education is suspended in schools, nurseries,nursery and kindergarten children attending, female personnel (health, security and those working on a 24-hour basisaccordingto the requirements of the service in units operating, the status of thepersonnel will be evaluated by the relevant unit supervisors), the disabled, those with severe chronic illnesses, and pregnant public employemployees will also be considered on administrative leave."

ADIYAMAN

Education has been suspended tomorrow in Adıyaman due to snowfall and icing.

In a statement made by theGovernor's Office, it was stated that all measures have been taken to ensure citizens do not face any issues due to the heavy snowfall and risk of icing expected across the city.all measures have beentaken.

It was announced that, in this context, all educational institutions in the province will be closed tomorrow.

Furthermore, it was stated that employees in public institutions who are disabled, pregnant, or have chronic illnesses, as well as those with children aged 0Female personnel with childrenaged 6 and under will alsobe considered on administrative leaveon the sameday, it was noted.

DIYARBAKIR

In Diyarbakır, education has been suspended for one day due to icing and frost.suspended for another day.

The Governor's Officestated in a post on its X social media account that, according to meteorological data,starting from tomorrowmorning, there will be a significant drop in air temperatures across the provincedropIt was stated that strong icing and frost events are expected to occur alongside the snowfall.

In the announcement, which noted that potential negative impacts and transportation disruptions were taken into consideration, it was stated, "On Friday, January 2,all public and private educational institutionsas well as nurseries anddaycarecenters will be closed for1 day.Additionally, female personnel whosechildren attend daycare, kindergarten, or primary school, as well as disabled and pregnant public servants, will also be considered on administrative leave," the statement read.

Due to the snowfall continuingto affectDiyarbakır, education has been suspended for 3days.Ltd.

SINOP

In Sinop, education has been suspended for tomorrow due to the risk of snow and icing.

In a written statement issued by the Governor's Office, it was stated that the adverse weather conditionsacross the province are expected to continue for awhile longer.

Against the risk of icing, it was emphasized that educationwas suspended as apreventivemeasure, and the following was noted:

"In this context, as a preventive measure, the city center, Erfelek, Ayancik and Tin all schools in the districts of Türkeli, Boyabat, Gerze, Dikmen, and Durağan district, whilebused education has been suspended on Friday, January 2,for theday."

BİNGÖL

Due to adverse weather conditions inBingöl, education has been suspended forone more day.

Bingöl Governor Ahmet Hamdi Usta stated in a post on his social media account that, according to meteorological data,the snowfall, which has been continuinguninterrupted for two days, will cause extreme frost and icing.

To prevent negative situations with the aim of preventingany issues,Usta stated that work is being carried out, and in this context, tomorrow, all public and private formal and non-formaleducational institutions, as well as nurseries anddaycare centers in the city center andall districtswill have education and education for 1 day has been suspendedhe noted.

Usta stated that public employees who are disabled, pregnant, or have chronic illnesses, as well as childfemale personnel with children attending kindergarten and daycare will also be consideredon administrative leave for the sameday, he announced.

Usta stated in his post, "Dear children, unfortunately, there isno school for you tomorrow either. Snow holiday. Rest well for 3days. Read books. Play with snowballs,go sledding. Build a snowman. Return to your schools refreshed on Mondayahead. If the snow continues like this, we will open our Hesarek Ski Center next weekend aswell. We love you. May the new year bring you success and happiness," he stated.

In Bingöl, due to the ongoing snowfall, education has been suspended for 1 day.

TUNCELİ

It has been announced that education in Tunceli will be suspended tomorrow due to heavy snowfall.

In a statement from the Governor's Office,itwas stated that heavy snowfall and icing are affecting the city.

The statement noted that the aim is to prevent risks that may arise from adverse weather conditions,and it wasfurtherThe statement noted the following:

"On Friday, January 2,education across Tuncelihas been suspended (by decision of the university senateincluding universitystudents) for 1 day.has been suspended for a period oftime. On the same date, public institution employees who arepregnant, disabled, have chronic healthconditions, and whosechildren attend daycare or kindergarten will be considered on administrative leave."

AcIn the statement, citizens were urged to be cautious and take precautions against icing and potential disruptions in transportation.

ARDAHAN

Due to the intensifying snow and blizzard in Ardahan, education has been suspended across the province for tomorrow.

In the statement made by theGovernor's Office, it was announced that due to the ongoing heavy snowfall throughout the city, all public and private formal and non-formaleducational institutions (including rehabilitation centers and Quran courses) will be closed for education. It was stated thateducation has been suspended.

It was reported thatemployees with disabilities, pregnant employees, and those with chronic illnessesworking in public institutions, as well as female personnel with childrenattending kindergarten or daycare, will also be considered on administrative leave.

Governor Hayrettin Çiçek also stated on his account on the US-based X social media platform, "Dear students, due to weather conditions, we are closing schoolsfor one day tomorrow, Friday.Keep your screen timeshort and yourreading timeMay your break be long. Have a good holiday," he shared in his message.

KARABÜK

In Karabük, due to heavysnowfall, education has been suspended for tomorrow.

Karabük Governor Mustafa Yavuz, on his social media accountin the statement made by theannouncement, it was stated that due to thecontinuing heavysnowfall, frost, icing, and adverse weather conditions across the province, tomorrow, all typesand levels of public and private formal and non-formaleducational institutions, as well as special eeducation and rehabilitation centers, private education courses and public education centers, education hasbeen suspended for 1 dayannounced.

Yavuz also stated that in public institutions and organizations, astated that pregnant and disabled personnel on duty will alsobe considered on administrative leave.

Due to the snowfallcontinuing to affect Karabük,education was suspended on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdayas well.education had been suspended.

OSMANIYE

In some districts of Osmaniye,due to adverse weather conditions,bused education has been suspended for tomorrow.

The snowfall that beganyesterday has caused disruptions in transportationdue to thecontinuation of adverse weather conditions, education has been suspended tomorrow in schools with bused education in the Kadirli, Sumbas, and Hasanbeyli districts.ORDU

In Ordu, education has been suspended for 1 day in some dis

tricts due to snow.Thegovernor's office announced...education was suspended for the day.

In a statementissued by theGovernor'sOffice, it was noted that icing and frost may occur alongside the ongoing snowfall across the city.It was statedthat.

Due to adverse weather conditions, Akkuş, Altınordu, Aybastı, Camas, Catalpinar, Caybasi, Golkoy, Gurgentepe, Ikizce, KabadGulyali, Kabatas, Korgan, Kumru, Mesudiye, Persembe and Ulubey districts, all schools in Fatsa and Unye districts, and in schools with bused education, it was announced that educationhas been suspended for 1 day tomorrow.

It was announced that disabled and pregnant employeesworking in the districts where education has been suspendedwill also be considered on administrative leave.

NİĞDE

In Niğde, education has been suspended across the province for tomorrow due to adverse weather conditions.

In a written statementissuedby the Governor's Office, the General Directorate of MeteorologyDirectorategAccording to data obtained fromtheit was stated thattomorrow the air temperature in the city is expected to droptoas low as minus 18 degrees.

It was stated that extreme frost and black icewould be observed,and that this would negatively affect daily life and cause disruptions in transportation. In theofficialstatement, the following was noted:

"In order to prevent potential negative consequences that may arise due to weather conditions,bused education, as well as education in the city center and districts,publicemployees andstudent mobilityhave been taken into consideration, and all public and private daycare centerskindergartens, primary schools, middle schools, high schools, vocational training centers, and adult education institutions, private teaching courses and private education and rehabilitation centers, by the decision of our Governorship, on Friday, January 2, education has been suspended."

OpThe statement announced that public employees who are disabled, have chronic illnesses, or are pregnant willalso be considered on administrative leave tomorrow.

ERZURUM

The Erzurum Governorship announced that education has been suspended for oneday due to snowfall.The announcement was made by the Governorship.

In a written statement from the Governorship,Theannouncement stated that due to the risk of snowfall, frost, and icing, on January 2,education has been suspended in all public and private primary and secondary schools, as well as specialeducation institutions across Erzurum and all its districts. Theannouncementalso stated that pregnant and disabled public employees will be considered on administrative leave.