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With the start of November, teachers and students are wondering about the answer to the question, "When is Teachers' Day, is it a holiday?" We have compiled all the information for those who want to learn the details. So, on what date is Teachers' Day and is it a holiday? Here are the curious details...
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WHEN IS TEACHERS' DAY, IS IT A HOLIDAY?
In Turkey, November 24 is commemorated as Teachers' Day every year. This date is the day when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, accepted the title of "Head Teacher of the Nation's Schools." November 24 has been celebrated as Teachers' Day since 1981. This year, November 24 falls on a Sunday.
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Teachers' Day is not considered an official public holiday.
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WHEN DID TEACHERS' DAY ORIGINATE?
In 1981, the 100th anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's birth, it was decided to celebrate Teachers' Day across Turkey on the anniversary of his acceptance as "Head Teacher." Celebrations regarding Teachers' Day are carried out in accordance with the Teachers' Day Celebration Regulation, which was published in the Official Gazette and entered into force on November 26, 1992.
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