Turkey Ministry of National Education announces 2026 November school break

The Ministry of National Education (MEB) has released the academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, specifying the dates for the first mid-term break in November.

According to the schedule, the break will officially take place from November 16 to November 20, 2026. Including the preceding weekend, students will begin their holiday after classes end on Friday, November 13, 2026. The total break period will span nine days, with students expected to return to school on Monday, November 23, 2026.

This break applies to primary, middle, and high school students, providing a period for rest and academic review without remote learning requirements.