The Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) informs the public that, due to recent rainfall and difficult conditions in some areas of the country, it has decided to postpone the start of the learning process until January 12, 2026.

As a result of the floods and the aggravated situation in most municipalities, as well as the difficult traffic due to the continuous rainfall, which according to the Kosovo Hydrometeorological Institute (KHI) is expected to continue in the coming days, causing local flooding, difficulties in communication, problems in sewage systems and traffic obstacles, the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation has decided to extend the winter break for two more days at the national level, respectively on January 8 and 9. The second half year will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026.

MESTI is in constant communication with all Municipal Education Directorates and, based on information received from the field, it has been determined that the start of the learning process scheduled for Thursday is impossible. For this reason, the learning process will begin next week, while the missed learning hours during these two days will be replaced during the second half of the 2025/2026 school year for all levels of pre-university education.

The Ministry thanks parents, pupils and teachers for their understanding and cooperation, reiterating that the safety of pupils and educational staff remains the main priority.