Academic Calendar
In Turkey, the school-year calendar is set nationally. Exact dates for Sailing Time may vary by region.
Most Turkey schools operate on a September – mid-June calendar.
Exact calendar: confirm with the school directly.
Typical Turkey Academic Year
Approximate windows — dates vary by school. Confirm with Sailing Time directly.
Start of academic year
Mid Sep
End of academic year
Mid Jun
1. Dönem (1st term)
Sep – late Jan
2. Dönem (2nd term)
Feb – mid Jun
Typical Holidays & Breaks
Most Turkey schools observe these breaks.
Yarıyıl tatili (Mid-year break)Late Jan – early Feb (~2 weeks)
Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr)Varies (3.5 days)
Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha)Varies (4.5 days)
Cumhuriyet Bayramı29 October
Ulusal Egemenlik / Çocuk Bayramı23 April
Yaz tatili (Summer)Mid Jun – mid Sep
Why We Don't Show Exact Dates
Calendars vary between schools and may differ even within the same region. For the authoritative calendar of Sailing Time, check the school's website.