26.02.2026 08:01
Due to the cold weather and snowfall affecting Turkey, education has been suspended in some provinces and districts in Malatya, Gümüşhane, Erzincan, Bingöl, Tunceli, Erzurum, and Bayburt.
Due to the cold weather and snowfall affecting Turkey, education has been suspended in some provinces and districts.
MALATYA
In the Arapgir district of Malatya, transportation education has been suspended tomorrow due to adverse weather conditions. According to a statement from the Arapgir District Governor's social media account, heavy snowfall is affecting the district, while blizzards and icing are prevalent in rural neighborhoods. To prevent students from facing difficulties due to the ongoing heavy blizzards and icing in rural neighborhoods, transportation education has been suspended tomorrow.
GÜMÜŞHANE
Education has been suspended for one day in Gümüşhane due to snowfall.
According to a statement from the governorship, it was noted that the snowfall that started across the province would continue intermittently, and the drop in temperature would particularly cause icing in the morning hours. The statement indicated that education has been suspended for one day across the city due to potential adverse conditions. Additionally, it was recorded that pregnant, disabled, injured, and personnel with severe chronic illnesses among public institution employees, as well as female personnel with children attending daycare, kindergarten, and primary school, would be considered on administrative leave on Thursday, February 26.
ERZİNCAN
Education has been suspended for one day in Erzincan due to adverse weather conditions.
In a statement from the governorship, it was noted that snowfall was effective throughout the city. The statement mentioned that some risks could arise due to the precipitation, stating, "Education has been suspended for one day on Thursday, February 26, in all formal and non-formal education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education, Quran courses, daycare centers, and children's clubs affiliated with public institutions and organizations across our province."
The statement also noted that pregnant, disabled, and personnel with severe chronic illnesses working in public institutions, as well as female personnel with children attending kindergarten and daycare, would also be considered on administrative leave on the same date.
BİNGÖL
In the Karlıova district of Bingöl, education has been suspended for one day due to heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions.
In a post from the district governor's social media account of the US-based company X, it was stated that heavy snowfall was effective in the district. The statement recorded the following:
"Due to the ongoing heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions in our district, in order to take precautions against potential icing and dangers that may occur in transportation, education has been suspended for one day on Thursday, February 26, in all formal and non-formal education institutions, as well as daycare centers and daytime care homes in our district. Our personnel with disabilities, pregnant employees, and those with chronic illnesses working in public institutions, as well as our female personnel with children attending daycare, will also be considered on administrative leave on the same day."
TUNCELİ
In Tunceli, due to snowfall, education has been suspended for one day in all of the Ovacık, Nazımiye, and Pülümür districts, while transportation education has been suspended in Hozat district.
In a statement from the governorship, it was noted that some adverse conditions could occur due to snowfall in the mentioned districts. In this context, it was stated that various measures have been taken, and the following was recorded:
"In accordance with the decisions made by the District Hygiene Committees, education has been suspended for one day on Thursday, February 26, in all formal and non-formal education institutions in Pülümür, Ovacık, and Nazımiye districts. In Hozat district, transportation education has also been suspended for one day on the same date."
The statement indicated that pregnant and disabled personnel working in public institutions, as well as female personnel with children attending kindergarten and daycare, would also be considered on administrative leave on the same day.
ERZURUM
In Erzurum, due to snowfall, education has been suspended for one day in all of the Aşkale, Tekman, Karayazı, and Hınıs districts, while transportation education has been suspended in Horasan district.
In posts from the social media accounts of the district governors, it was noted that adverse weather conditions were effective in the mentioned districts. The statements reported that education was suspended on Thursday in all schools in Aşkale, Tekman, Karayazı, and Hınıs districts, and transportation education was also suspended in Horasan district. Additionally, it was announced that pregnant and disabled public personnel would also be on leave in Aşkale, Tekman, Karayazı, and Hınıs districts.
Governor Aydın Baruş also announced on the social media account of the US-based company X that education was suspended due to snowfall in the Aziziye, Palandöken, and Yakutiye districts.
BAYBURT
Due to the heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions affecting Bayburt, education has been suspended for one day in the city center and two districts.
In a statement from the Bayburt Governorship, it was noted that the ongoing heavy snowfall across the city could cause icing on the roads and disruptions in transportation. In this context, it was reported that education has been suspended for one day in all educational institutions, including courses, daycare centers, and rehabilitation centers. The statement also indicated that pregnant personnel, disabled employees, and personnel with severe chronic illnesses working in public institutions would be considered on administrative leave. It was also noted that female personnel with children attending daycare and kindergarten would be included in the administrative leave.