Ski season on the mountain, quiet mosques in the city
Key dates
1 Jan · New Year holiday
All month · Ski season (snow permitting)
Late Jan · Turkish school mid-year break (check dates)
The big events
Ski season on Uludağ
January is the heart of the season, with the most reliable snow, though conditions vary from year to year. Check the snow before booking a mountain night.
Turkish school holidays
Türkiye’s schools take their mid-year break in late January or early February. Uludağ hotels fill and prices rise; check the 2027 dates and book early.
Check dates
Also this month
1 January · New Year’s Day
A public holiday in Türkiye; most shops and restaurants stay open.
Short, cold days
Sunset comes before 17:30; plan mountain days to be back down before dark.
Hot spring season
Winter is the best time for the thermal baths of Çekirge.
Ramadan in February
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around 8 February, so January has normal hours.