The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year, outlining key dates for Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High Schools across the country.

In a press release signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, the calendar details three terms with specific reopening, closing, and vacation periods. 

The first term will begin on September 2, 2025 and end on December 18, 2025, followed by a vacation from December 19, 2025, to January 7, 2026. A two-day mid-term break is scheduled for October 31 to November 3, 2025.

The second term will commence on January 8, 2026 and conclude on April 1, 2026, with a vacation period from April 2 to April 20, 2026. The third term begins on April 21, 2026 and ends on July 23, 2026, followed by the academic year’s final vacation.

Notably, the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has been scheduled to take place from May 4 to May 11, 2026. The GES emphasised that all public holidays within the academic year must be observed, and a two-day mid-term break will be implemented in each term.

The statement also acknowledged the efforts of school heads, teachers, parents, and students in ensuring a successful 2024/2025 academic year, which concludes on July 24, 2025.

The GES urged all stakeholders to take note of the calendar and prepare adequately for a smooth and productive academic year.

Read the entire statement below;