Minister Tekin: Mid-term breaks may be removed in years when calendar does not fit

Published 20 Sept, 08:57 Updated 20 Sept, 15:55

Education Ministry (MEB) Minister Yusuf Tekin stated that mid-term breaks could be abolished in years when schedules are tight due to the 180-school-day requirement. Tekin noted the current policy will continue for now since mid-term breaks coincide with public holidays.

Tekin drew attention to the tight schedule due to the 180-working-day requirement and teachers' two-month legal holiday. He noted that the practice continues because mid-term breaks currently coincide with religious holidays. The minister also announced the introduction of uniforms for teachers.

Minister Tekin: Mid-term breaks may be removed in years when calendar does not fit — Photo: Yeni Asır

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- Milli Eğitim Bakanı Yusuf Tekin'den ara tatil açıklaması: Okullarda ara tatil kalkacak mı? 20 Sept 09:35
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- Bakan Yusuf Tekin Trabzon’a geliyor! 20 Sept 15:12

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20 Sept 2026 Minister Tekin: Mid-term breaks may be removed in years when calendar does not fit Education Ministry (MEB) Minister Yusuf Tekin stated that mid-term breaks could be abolished in years when schedules are tight due to the 180-school-day requirement. Tekin noted the current policy will continue for now since mid-term breaks coincide with public holidays.
19 Sept 2026 Minister Tekin: Mid-term breaks could be scrapped in years when the calendar doesn't fit Education Minister Yusuf Tekin said on a television broadcast that they try to align mid-term breaks with the Ramadan and Sacrifice holidays, and that in years when the calendar does not align, mid-term breaks could be scrapped. Tekin noted that under regulations, students must attend school for 180 working days.