The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar for basic schools — covering kindergarten, primary, and Junior High Schools.
The calendar, which was announced to school heads, teachers, learners, and stakeholders, outlines term dates, mid-term breaks, and vacation periods.
Below is the academic schedule:
2025/2026 Basic Schools Academic Calendar
| Term | Activity | Date |
|---|---|---|
| First Term (15 Weeks) | Reopening | September 2, 2025 |
| Mid-Term Break | October 31 – November 3, 2025 (2 days) | |
| Closing | December 18, 2025 | |
| Vacation | December 19, 2025 – January 7, 2026 | |
| Second Term (12 Weeks) | Reopening | January 8, 2026 |
| Mid-Term Break | February 26 – February 27, 2026 (2 days) | |
| Closing | April 1, 2026 | |
| Vacation | April 2 – April 20, 2026 | |
| Third Term (13 Weeks) | Reopening | April 21, 2026 |
| Mid-Term Break | June 4 – June 5, 2026 (2 days) | |
| Closing | July 23, 2026 | |
| Vacation | Begins July 24, 2026 |
Other Key Dates
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BECE 2026: May 4 to May 11, 2026
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Public Holidays: All national holidays are to be observed within the school year.
GES urged all school heads, teachers, parents, and guardians to take note of the dates and ensure adequate preparation for a smooth academic year.
In a statement dated July 12, the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their efforts during the 2024/2025 academic year, which ends on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
