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Saying Thank You on 24 November: Sending Flowers to a Teacher in Turkey
Think of the teacher who patiently helped your child learn to read, or who made a shy pupil feel at home. In Turkey, 24 November is Teachers' Day (Öğretmenler Günü), when pupils and parents say thank you for exactly that. In 2026 the date lands on a Tuesday — schools are open, so flowers can go straight to the school.
Heartfelt beats lavish
The whole point of the day is gratitude. An expensive present can leave a teacher feeling awkward, and many schools ask parents not to give valuable gifts anyway. A potted plant or a small bouquet, with a handwritten note, strikes the right tone. If the class is clubbing together, a single, larger arrangement is a lovely idea.
Plant or bouquet?
- Potted plant: teachers' favourite by far — it lives for weeks in the classroom or staff room. See our potted plants.
- Small, cheerful bouquet: daisies and gerberas are bright and easy to carry home.
- Seasonal flowers: put together from November's freshest blooms; seasonal and wild flowers are a happy middle ground.
Leave red roses out — their romantic meaning doesn't fit a teacher. White, yellow, pink and orange are the usual picks.
Getting flowers into the school
- In the address, include the school's full name and address, the teacher's full name and, if you know it, their class.
- Add a phone number — yours or the school's — so the florist can confirm delivery.
- Flowers are normally left with the school office or security; a morning delivery during school hours works best.
- Orders in before 12:00 noon Turkey time go out the same day, but 24 November is hectic, so order a few days early and pick the date in the calendar.
Ordering from abroad or as an expat
Whether your child or a relative attends school in Turkey, or you're an expat parent living in Antalya, Alanya or Istanbul, you can order right here. Prices appear in euros (you can switch currency in the top menu), a foreign card works through 3D Secure and is charged in Turkish lira, and the card message can be written in any language. One Turkish line teachers love: "Öğretmenler Gününüz kutlu olsun!" (Happy Teachers' Day!).
The full range is on our send flowers to Turkey page.
Frequently asked questions
What date is Teachers' Day in Turkey?
It's 24 November every year; in 2026 that's a Tuesday.
Which flowers make a good gift for a teacher?
Teachers love a potted plant most, though a small, colourful bouquet is lovely too. Steer clear of red roses — they read as romantic.
Is delivery to a school possible?
It is. Give the school's name and address plus the teacher's name and class, and the flowers will be handed in at the school office.
