The countdown has begun for the first mid-term break of the 2026-2027 academic year in primary and secondary education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education (MEB). Approximately 17 million students will attend their final classes before the break tomorrow.
The first-term mid-term break will begin on Monday, November 16, and end on Friday, November 20. Following the weekend, students will return to classes on Monday, November 23.
Teachers' professional development activities for the November period will also be conducted during the same week via the Teacher Informatics Network (ÖBA). The activities will begin at 08.00 on Monday, November 16, and will be accessible until 23.59 on Sunday, November 22.
According to the academic calendar, the first term will conclude on January 22, 2027. The semester break will begin on Monday, January 25, 2027, and end on Friday, February 5, 2027.
The second term will begin on Monday, February 8, 2027, and continue until Friday, June 25, 2027. The second-term mid-term break will take place between March 8 and 12, 2027.
News Source: 12punto