Istanbul Governorship announced: 1 day 'rain' break for schools
Istanbul Governorship announced that face-to-face education in educational institutions was suspended due to heavy rainfall and some public personnel were granted administrative leave.
Quick Look
- Istanbul Governorship announced that face-to-face education was suspended for one day on October 15, 2026 in all educational institutions across the province due to adverse weather conditions.
- Additionally, the use of motorcycles was banned and some public personnel were given administrative leave.
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Why It Matters
Heavy rainfall in Istanbul negatively affects transportation and daily life.
In the announcement made on its social media account, Istanbul Governorship announced that 'face-to-face education' activities were suspended for 1 day in all public and private educational institutions across the province.
The statement included the following statements:
"Adverse weather conditions in Istanbul affect many areas of life in our city, especially transportation.
As the Governorship of Istanbul, we have taken a series of measures to ensure that the negativities caused by heavy rainfall have the least impact on the lives of our citizens.
Within the framework of these decisions;
"Face-to-face education" activities in all public and private educational institutions across the province were suspended for one (1) day on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- In addition, disabled, pregnant, Veteran, Disabled Veteran and female personnel with children under 8 years of age working in public institutions and organizations will also be considered on administrative leave. However, the "female personnel with children under 8 years old" group; It does not include female personnel in our units working in the fields of health, safety and rain control. Working mothers, regardless of their profession, who have disabled children under the age of 8 will also be considered on administrative leave on the determined date.
- Motorcycles and all two-wheeled vehicles are prohibited from entering traffic as of 21.00 on Wednesday, 14.10.2026, until further notice.
It is announced to the public with respect."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Face-to-face education will be suspended in Istanbul on October 15, 2026.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- How long will the bans last?
- Will training activities start on October 16?
