Governorates announce one after another: Education suspended in many provinces and districts! Are schools closed in Istanbul? Here are the provinces and districts where schools are closed on February 11, 2025

The snowfall and cold wave affecting Turkey have negatively impacted education. As of February 11, 2025, while schools have been closed in many provinces, students and parents are wondering about the answer to the question, "Are schools closed in Istanbul?" Here are the provinces where a closure decision has been made and the details...

ADANA

In the Aladağ district of Adana, education in schools has been suspended for one day due to snowfall.

In a statement from the Aladağ District Governorate, it was stated, "It has been decided to suspend education in our schools for one day on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, due to the ongoing snowfall and adverse weather conditions throughout our district, and the potential transportation problems caused by icing on the roads."

SAMSUN

In Samsun, bused education has been suspended for 1 day in some districts due to snowfall and icing.

In a statement from the Provincial Directorate of National Education, it was reported that due to heavy snowfall, adverse weather conditions, and potential disruptions in transportation, bused education has been suspended on Tuesday, February 11, in the districts of 19 Mayıs, Alaçam, Asarcık, Çarşamba, Havza, Kavak, Ladik, Terme, and Salıpazarı.

Education has been suspended for 1 day on Tuesday, February 11, at the Sarayköy Primary and Secondary School and the Özeren Primary and Secondary School in the Atakum district.

ÇORUM

In the Ortaköy district of Çorum, bused education has been suspended for tomorrow due to adverse weather conditions.

In a statement from the Ortaköy District Directorate of National Education, it was reported that bused education has been suspended for tomorrow.

The statement noted that students receiving bused education will continue their education starting from Wednesday, February 12.

ORDU: PARTIAL CLOSURE DECISION IN AKKUŞ

The Ordu Governorate announced that education has been suspended in some schools in the Akkuş district. According to the governorate's statement, all public and private educational institutions, excluding the Borsa Istanbul Boarding Regional Secondary School and the Kargı Ferhat Akbulat Primary and Secondary School, were closed on Tuesday, February 11. Additionally, disabled and pregnant public employees were granted administrative leave.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

In addition to the closure decisions, disabled and pregnant public officials in Adana and Ordu were also granted one day of administrative leave due to the adverse conditions caused by the snowfall. This practice aims to prioritize the safety of citizens.

ARE SCHOOLS CLOSED IN ISTANBUL?

Snowfall began in some parts of Istanbul starting from the night hours. Following the warnings from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, whether education has been suspended in schools has become a matter of curiosity. The snow, which falls intermittently in various parts of the city, occasionally causes difficulties for citizens.

While the governorate's statements are being closely followed, schools in Istanbul were not closed on February 11.