The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the approved academic calendar for all basic schools (Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High Schools) for the 2025/2026 academic year.
According to a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, the academic year will commence on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and end on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The calendar comprises three terms, with detailed schedules for reopening, closing, vacations, and mid-term breaks.
Breakdown of the 2025/2026 Academic Year
First Term (15 Weeks)
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Reopening: 2nd September 2025
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Closing: 18th December 2025
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Vacation: 19th December 2025 – 7th January 2026
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Mid-Term Break: 31st October – 3rd November 2025 (2 days)
Second Term (12 Weeks)
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Reopening: 8th January 2026
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Closing: 1st April 2026
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Vacation: 2nd April – 20th April 2026
Third Term (13 Weeks)
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Reopening: 21st April 2026
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Closing: 23rd July 2026
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Vacation: 24th July 2026
BECE Date Confirmed
The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for the 2025/2026 academic year has been scheduled to take place from Monday, 4th May to Friday, 11th May, 2026.
GES reminded all stakeholders—school heads, teachers, learners, and guardians—that public holidays falling within the academic year should be observed appropriately. Additionally, the institution emphasized that a two-day mid-term break will be observed in each term to provide some rest for students and staff.
The statement also expressed appreciation to all education stakeholders for their efforts in ensuring a successful 2024/2025 academic year, which officially ends on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
GES encourages parents and guardians to take note of the newly announced dates and support their wards’ preparations for the upcoming academic year.
