16.10.2026 21:11
Due to the expected heavy rainfall in the Marmara Region, consecutive decisions were taken in Istanbul and Sakarya. In line with the Istanbul Governorate's decision, ÖSYM postponed the exams to be held in the city on October 17-18. The Sakarya Governorate, on the other hand, suspended official and private educational institutions, kindergartens, courses, and face-to-face education activities for two days.
After severe rainfall warnings, important measures were taken for the weekend in Istanbul and Sakarya. Decisions affecting exams and educational activities in the two provinces were announced.
EXAMS POSTPONED IN ISTANBUL
Due to the severe rainfall expected in Istanbul over the weekend, a change was made to the exam calendar. The Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), in line with the decision taken by the Istanbul Governor's Office, announced that exams to be held in the city were postponed. ÖSYM exams planned to be held in Istanbul on October 17-18, 2026 will not take place. Within the scope of the decision, the Electronic Foreign Language Exam (e-YDS 2026/11 Persian/English) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Plant Protection Products Dealer and Wholesale Written Exam were postponed.
EXAMS OUTSIDE ISTANBUL WILL CONTINUE
ÖSYM announced that the postponement decision covers only exam centers in Istanbul. In all exam centers outside Istanbul, the relevant exams will be administered as planned. It was stated that candidates who will take the exam in Istanbul will not experience any loss of rights. ÖSYM announced that the necessary information regarding the postponed exams will be provided to candidates. No statement has yet been made regarding the new dates of the exams.
EDUCATION SUSPENDED FOR 2 DAYS IN SAKARYA
After the severe rainfall warning, another decision came from the Sakarya Governor's Office. The Governor's Office reported that, in line with meteorological data, the expected rainfall in the city could negatively affect daily life and cause disruptions in transportation. In this context, education and course activities were suspended for two days on October 17-18. It was announced that the decision was taken to prevent risks that adverse weather conditions could create.
NURSERIES, COURSES AND EXAMS ARE ALSO COVERED
The measures announced by the Sakarya Governor's Office were not limited to educational activities in schools. Within the scope of the decision, the relevant activities of public and private schools and institutions, rehabilitation centers, nurseries and day care centers, Science and Art Centers (BİLSEM), Support and Training Courses (DYK), and Motor Vehicle Driving Courses (MTSK), including various courses and exams, were suspended. Private courses, applied training and face-to-face educational activities were also included in the two-day postponement on October 17-18.