Due to snowfall throughout Turkey, schools in more than 10 provinces were closed, halting education for 1 day. So, are schools closed today, which provinces have closed schools? Will schools be closed in Istanbul? Here is the list of provinces with snow holidays on February 7.
Due to the heavy snowfall that has been affecting the whole country in recent days, schools in many provinces and districts have been closed. Students and parents in particular are trying to learn the answer to the question, “Are schools closed today?” through the governorships. In light of the warnings from the General Directorate of Meteorology, snow holidays have been declared in more than 10 provinces.
Full List of Provinces with Snow Holiday
The provinces that have been closed due to snowfall and the decisions taken are as follows:
1. Will There Be a Snow Holiday in Istanbul?
- As the snowfall in Istanbul increases, students and parents are waiting for a holiday. However, no official holiday announcement has been made so far.
2. Kayseri
- Kayseri Governorship suspended education in all formal and non-formal education institutions on February 7, 2025 due to snowfall and icing.
- Pregnant and disabled personnel working in public institutions will be considered on administrative leave.
3. Sinop
- Due to adverse weather conditions throughout the city, transported education was suspended in some districts and the city center.
4. sakarya
- Due to the risk of snowfall and ice, education was suspended for one day in all formal and non-formal education institutions.
- Pregnant, disabled and chronically ill public employees will be considered on leave.
5. Sivas
- While transported education was suspended in some regions of Sivas, all schools were closed in the Gürün district, which received heavy snowfall.
6. exploring
- Education was suspended in districts such as Aybastı, Çamaş, Çatalpınar and Çaybaşı due to snow and ice, especially in higher elevations.
7. Rize
- Education in all primary and secondary schools in İkizdere district was suspended for one day due to heavy snow and blizzard.
8. Gumushane
- All schools in the city were closed due to snowfall.
9. Nevsehir
- Due to the continuing snowfall, all educational institutions were closed on February 7.
10 Kütahya
- All schools in Domaniç district were closed due to snow and ice.
11 Bingol
- Education was suspended in Adaklı, Karlıova, Kiğı and Yayladere districts due to heavy snow.
12 Düzce
- All educational institutions were closed in the province due to heavy snow and ice.
13 Kocaeli
- All schools in the city were closed for one day due to ice and snow.
14 Kastamonu
- Education was suspended in seven districts due to adverse weather conditions.
15 Samsun
- All schools in the province have been closed due to the risk of ice.
16 Erzincan
- Transported education was suspended for one day in Refahiye and Tercan districts.
17 Tokat and Ardahan
- All schools in the Almus district of Tokat and the Göle district of Ardahan were closed.
18 Giresun and Trabzon
- Education was suspended in some schools in various districts of Giresun and in Trabzon.
19 Konya
- While transported education was suspended in certain districts of Konya, all schools were closed in districts such as Hadim, Taşkent and Derebucak.
Can the Snow Holiday Continue?
According to the statements made by the General Directorate of Meteorology, cold weather and snowfall are expected to continue in the coming days. Therefore, it is stated that new holiday announcements may come. It will be important for students and parents to follow the statements made by the governorships and official institutions.
