When is the 2025 semester break? When will the 15-day holiday start? When is the April 2025 mid-term break?

With the new academic term that began in September, approximately 20 million students in primary and secondary education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education quickly adapted to the intensity of their studies and entered the first mid-term break. Following the end of the 9-day mid-term break, students have begun to wonder about the date of the semester break. So, when is the 15-day holiday? Here is the semester break date...

WHEN DOES THE 15-DAY HOLIDAY BEGIN AND END?

In 2025, the 15-day holiday begins on Monday, January 20, 2025. It ends on Friday, January 31, 2025.

WHEN IS THE SECOND MID-TERM BREAK?

The second and final mid-term break of the year will begin on Monday, March 31, 2025, and will end on Friday, April 4, 2025.

MEB HOLIDAY CALENDAR

Semester break: January 20 - January 31, 2025

Second mid-term break: March 31 - April 4, 2025

WHEN DO SCHOOLS CLOSE IN 2025?

According to the calendar announced by the MEB, the 2024-2025 academic year will end on Friday, June 20, 2025. With the summer vacation, students will enter a long rest period and will enjoy their holiday until the next academic year.