ACADEMIC CALENDAR
English Preparatory Program — 2026-2027
Important dates and events for the current academic year.
| ACADEMIC EVENT | DATE |
|---|---|
| English Placement Exam | 14 September 2026, Monday |
| University Life Adaptation and Orientation Program | 02 October 2026, Friday |
| Fall Semester | 05 October 2026, Monday – 22 January 2027, Friday |
| First Day of Fall Semester Preparatory Classes | 05 October 2026, Monday |
| Republic Day Eve (no classes, offices closed half day) | 28 October 2026, Wednesday |
| Public Holiday: Republic Day | 29 October 2026, Thursday |
| Commemoration of Atatürk Day | 10 November 2026, Tuesday |
| Public Holiday: New Year's Day | 01 January 2027, Friday |
| Last Day of Fall Semester Preparatory Classes | 22 January 2027, Friday |
| Winter Break | 25 January 2027 – 12 February 2027 |
| Spring Semester | 15 February 2027, Monday – 18 June 2027, Friday |
| First Day of Spring Semester Preparatory Classes | 15 February 2027, Monday |
| Ramadan Feast Eve | 09 March 2027, Tuesday |
| Public Holiday: Ramadan Feast, Day 1 | 10 March 2027, Wednesday |
| Public Holiday: Ramadan Feast, Day 2 | 11 March 2027, Thursday |
| Public Holiday: Ramadan Feast, Day 3 | 12 March 2027, Friday |
| Public Holiday: National Sovereignty and Children's Day | 23 April 2027, Friday |
| Public Holiday: Labor and Solidarity Day | 01 May 2027, Saturday |
| Feast of Sacrifice Eve | 15 May 2027, Saturday |
| Public Holiday: Feast of Sacrifice, Day 1 | 16 May 2027, Sunday |
| Public Holiday: Feast of Sacrifice, Day 2 | 17 May 2027, Monday |
| Public Holiday: Feast of Sacrifice, Day 3 | 18 May 2027, Tuesday |
| Public Holiday: Feast of Sacrifice, Day 4 | 19 May 2027, Wednesday |
| Public Holiday: Youth and Sports Day | 19 May 2027, Wednesday |
| Last Day of Spring Semester Preparatory Classes | 18 June 2027, Friday |
| Summer Break | 21 June 2027 – TBA |
| Public Holiday: Democracy and National Unity Day | 15 July 2027, Thursday |
| Public Holiday: Victory Day | 30 August 2027, Monday |
Notes
- Both Fall and Spring Semesters consist of 16 weeks, including exams.
- There are two weeks of expected official holidays (Ramadan Feast and Feast of Sacrifice) during the Spring Semester.