GES Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Basic Schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES), on 12th July 2025, officially released the approved 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Basic Schools, covering Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High Schools across the country. This announcement is aimed at keeping school heads, teachers, parents, and guardians informed about the academic schedule and ensuring smooth planning for the school year.
Academic Calendar Details
First Term (15 Weeks)
- Reopening: 2nd September, 2025
- Closing: 18th December, 2025
- Vacation: 19th December, 2025 – 7th January, 2026
- Mid-Term Break: 31st October – 3rd November, 2025 (2 days)
Second Term (12 Weeks)
- Reopening: 8th January, 2026
- Closing: 1st April, 2026
- Vacation: 2nd April – 20th April, 2026
Third Term (13 Weeks)
- Reopening: 21st April, 2026
- Closing: 23rd July, 2026
- Vacation: 24th July, 2026
BECE Examination Dates
The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will be conducted from 4th May to 11th May, 2026.
GES Advises Stakeholders
GES reminds all stakeholders that public holidays within the academic calendar must be observed, and the two-day mid-term break applies to each term. Heads of schools, teachers, parents, and guardians are encouraged to take note of the schedule to ensure proper academic preparation.
The Service also expressed its gratitude to all education stakeholders for their dedication throughout the 2024/2025 academic year, which officially ends on Thursday, 24th July, 2025.
Signed:
Daniel Fenyi
Head of Public Relations, GES
Published by PrioRity ConsUlt | Date: 12th July, 2025
