2026 mid-year break teacher relocation announcements based on valid excuses have been published

The Ministry of National Education has released the 2026 mid-year break announcement regardingteacher relocation procedures based on valid excuses. In the announcement published by the Ministry, it was stated that "Relocation procedures unlike previousyears, will be carried out in two separate calendarprocesses: 'between district groups within the same province'and 'between provinces'.The process will be implementedwill take place.

For teachers serving in theMinistry of National Educationstaff, those who meet the criteria forrelocation based on the 'Ministry of National EducationRegulation onthe Appointment and Relocation of Teachers,' including family unity, health, life safety,safety, disability status, or other reasons, those with valid excuses may apply for relocation withindistrict groups in the provinceor between provinces, in accordance with the explanations provided in theannouncementswill be accepted," it was stated.

Intra-provincialdistrict groupsrelocation between

Forrelocation between district groupswithin the province,teacherswill submit theirexcuses along with their supporting documents during the pre-application phase between January 14 and 19. Those whose pre-application is approved will be able to submit their preference applications during the second phase between January 20-22. Appointments will be realized on January 23. Those whose appointments are realized will be able to complete their departure procedures as of January 23.

Intra-provincial district groupsWithin the scope of the relocation announcement, applications for relocation based on spousal retirement will not be accepted.

Inter-provincial relocation

For inter-provincialrelocation,teachers will submit their excuses along with the necessary documents during the first phase between January 14 and 19. Those whosepre-applications are approved will be able to submit their preference applications during the second phase between January 27 and 29. Appointments will be carriedout on January 30.will be carried out. Thedepartureprocedures for those whose appointments are finalized can be completed as of January 30.

In thestatement made, it was noted that "for those relocating under the family unity excuse,360 days of social securitycoverageperiod will be requested. In the second stage, all educational institutions with availablevacantpositions by field, as well as those likely to become vacant, may be selected. Relocations will be based on service points, taking into account the preferred educational institutions in order ofprioritybased onthewill be carried out in an electronicenvironment," the statement read.

News Source: İHA