The Ministry of National Education (MEB) has published the 2026-2027 Academic Year Working Calendar, awaited by millions of students, parents and education staff. With it, the school start date, mid-term breaks, the semester holiday and the date the academic year ends are all now clear.
The calendar for the new period matters a great deal for operational planning, particularly for school shuttle companies, student transport operators, parents and educational institutions.
When Do Schools Open?
According to the calendar published by MEB, the 2026-2027 academic year will begin on Monday 14 September 2026. Students will return to lessons after the long summer break.
The professional development work teachers carry out in preparation for the new academic year will begin on 1 September 2026.
When Will the Induction Sessions Take Place?
Induction sessions will be held between 7 and 11 September 2026 to help pre-school children and those starting the first year of primary school settle into their new environment.
Guidance and induction activities will also be held for the following students:
- Year 5 middle school students
- Year 5 imam hatip middle school students
- High school preparatory classes
- Year 9 students
- Students staying in boarding accommodation
When Does the First Term End?
The first term of the 2026-2027 academic year will begin on 14 September 2026 and end on Friday 22 January 2027. Students will receive their reports on that date and begin the semester holiday.
First Mid-Term Break Dates
The first mid-term break will begin on Monday 16 November 2026 and end on Friday 20 November 2026. With the weekends, students will have a total of 9 days off.
When Is the Semester Holiday?
The 2026-2027 semester holiday will begin on Monday 25 January 2027 and end on Friday 5 February 2027. The second term will begin after the two-week break.
When Does the Second Term Begin?
Second-term lessons will begin on Monday 8 February 2027. Students will continue their education throughout the second term, with exams intensifying towards the end of the year.
Second Mid-Term Break Dates
The second mid-term break will begin on Monday 8 March 2027 and end on Friday 12 March 2027. The mid-term break arrangement continues in the new academic year.
When Does the Academic Year End?
The 2026-2027 academic year will end on Friday 25 June 2027. Students will receive their reports and begin the summer holiday.
2026-2027 Academic Calendar Summary Table
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | Teachers' professional development begins |
| 7-11 September 2026 | Induction sessions |
| 14 September 2026 | Schools open |
| 16-20 November 2026 | First mid-term break |
| 22 January 2027 | End of first term |
| 25 January – 5 February 2027 | Semester holiday |
| 8 February 2027 | Start of second term |
| 8-12 March 2027 | Second mid-term break |
| 25 June 2027 | End of the academic year |
Planning Season Has Begun for Student Transport Companies
The academic calendar published by MEB matters not only to students and parents but also to the shuttle companies providing student transport.
Companies need to start preparing for the new period now — building shuttle routes, planning vehicles, assigning drivers, running student registration and setting up parent information systems.
Digital shuttle management systems, student shuttle tracking apps and route optimisation solutions in particular allow school shuttle operations to be run more efficiently and with more control.
Conclusion
With the 2026-2027 Academic Year Calendar published by the Ministry of National Education, all the important dates of the new period are now clear. Schools will open on 14 September 2026, and the academic year will conclude on 25 June 2027. Mid-term breaks and the semester holiday arrangement continue in the new period.
For students, parents, educational institutions and businesses in the student transport sector, this calendar forms the basis of the planning to be done throughout the year.
