Türkiye School Year 2026–2027: Dates and New Rules

Türkiye has officially approved the school calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year. Families can already start planning the new school year, including holidays, school transport and updated rules for students and parents.

📚 School Calendar for 2026–2027

• 📌 7–11 September — orientation activities for first graders, fifth graders, ninth graders and other new students.
• 📌 14 September — the academic year begins.
• 📌 16–20 November — autumn break.
• 📌 22 January — first semester ends.
• 📌 25 January–5 February — winter break.
• 📌 8 February — second semester begins.
• 📌 8–12 March — spring break.
• 📌 25 June — the final school day.

🏫 What Will Change in Schools in Alanya?

Several new rules will affect students, teachers and parents during the new academic year.

📵 Mobile Phones During Lessons

Mobile phones will be off limits during lessons. The restriction applies to both students and teachers.

💳 No Fees for School Enrollment

Schools cannot require families to pay compulsory enrollment fees. Student registration is carried out through the e-Okul system, and unauthorized compulsory payments are prohibited.

📅 Meetings With Teachers by Appointment

Parent meetings with teachers will be organized through the Okul Randevu Sistemi, allowing families to arrange appointments in advance.

🎒 Protection Against Unnecessary School Expenses

Schools should not force families to purchase expensive stationery, branded products or pay for unauthorized practice examinations.

🎒 This could help families keep school-related expenses under better control.

🚌 How Much Will School Transport Cost?

Maximum school transport rates for the 2026–2027 academic year have also been established.

Monthly fees range from 4,456 TL to 10,436 TL, depending on the distance of the route.

The longest routes, covering distances of up to 25 kilometres, can cost up to 93,610 TL per year.

🇹🇷 What Does This Mean for Families?

The new academic year brings several practical changes for families in Alanya, from the school calendar and transport costs to rules on mobile phones, enrollment fees and communication with teachers.

📚 Families can use the official calendar to plan holidays, school transport and the start of the new academic year in advance.