According to the Ministry of National Education's 2026-2027 academic year work calendar, the first term mid-term break will begin on Monday, November 16, 2026. The official break will end on Friday, November 20, but with the addition of weekends, students will not attend school for a total of 9 days.
Primary, middle, and high school students will go on break after classes end on Friday, November 13. Following the November 14-15 weekend break, the mid-term break will be implemented between November 16-20. With the November 21-22 weekend also added to the break period, students will have the opportunity to rest uninterrupted between November 14-22, 2026.
Classes will resume on Monday, November 23, 2026. Thus, contrary to claims that the November mid-term break had been abolished, the Ministry of National Education calendar has included the first term mid-term break.
KEY DATES IN THE CALENDAR
In the 2026-2027 academic year, the first term will conclude on Friday, January 22, 2027. The semester break will begin on Monday, January 25, and end on Friday, February 5. The second term will begin on Monday, February 8, 2027.
According to the Ministry of National Education calendar, the second term mid-term break will take place between March 8-12, 2027. This week also coincides with the 2027 Ramadan Feast period. In the calendar, the eve of the Ramadan Feast is listed as Monday, March 8, and the first day of the feast as Tuesday, March 9.
| Date | Calendar |
|---|---|
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Opening of schools |
| November 16-20, 2026 | First term mid-term break |
| Friday, January 22, 2027 | End of the first term |
| January 25-February 5, 2027 | Semester break |
| Monday, February 8, 2027 | Start of the second term |
| March 8-12, 2027 | Second term mid-term break |
| Friday, June 25, 2027 | End of the academic year |
Students will return to classes on Monday, March 15, 2027, following the second mid-term break. The academic year will end on Friday, June 25, 2027, and the summer vacation will begin. The professional development program for teachers during the mid-term break period will be carried out in accordance with the relevant announcements of the Ministry of National Education.
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