GES CANCELS MID-TERM BREAK: 5 KEY FACTS TEACHERS AND PARENTS MUST KNOW
GES cancels the November 5–6 mid-term break for basic schools as the Service seeks to recover instructional hours lost during the recent industrial action.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the cancellation of the two-day mid-term break originally scheduled for November 5 and 6, 2026, for basic schools across the country.
The announcement means that pupils and teachers are expected to report to school and continue normal academic activities on Thursday, November 5, and Friday, November 6, 2026.
According to the notice issued by GES Management, the decision is part of efforts to recover instructional hours lost during the recent industrial action.
The announcement affects basic schools, including kindergarten, primary and junior high schools.
GES CANCELS MID-TERM BREAK TO RECOVER LOST INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS
The decision to cancel the November break follows disruptions to teaching and learning during the recent industrial action involving pre-tertiary teacher unions.
The lost classroom time has created a need to maximise the remaining instructional days and keep academic activities on track.
By cancelling the scheduled break, GES intends to provide additional time for teaching and learning before the end of the first term.
The Service has therefore directed basic schools to remain open and conduct normal academic activities on the two affected days.
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WHAT TEACHERS AND HEADTEACHERS NEED TO KNOW
With the cancellation announced, teachers and school administrators should take note of the revised arrangement and prepare accordingly.
Here are five important points to remember:
1. The mid-term break has been cancelled.
The break originally scheduled for November 5 and 6, 2026, will no longer take place on those dates.
2. Schools are expected to open normally.
Basic schools are expected to operate as usual on Thursday, November 5, and Friday, November 6.
3. Teaching and learning must continue.
Teachers should prepare to deliver their lessons and carry out the academic activities planned for those days.
4. Parents and guardians should take note.
Parents should make the necessary arrangements for their children to attend school on both days.
5. School heads should communicate the change.
Headteachers and school administrators should ensure that teachers, learners and parents are informed of the revised arrangement.
GES CANCELS MID-TERM BREAK: WHAT PARENTS AND LEARNERS SHOULD DO
The announcement also requires parents and learners to adjust their plans for the two days.
Parents who had already planned family activities, trips or other engagements during the break should take note of the change.
Learners should prepare to attend school as usual and continue with their academic work.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact their children’s schools if they require clarification about local arrangements.
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WHY THE GES MID-TERM BREAK CANCELLATION MATTERS
Instructional time is an important part of the teaching and learning process.
When schools lose teaching hours, teachers may face additional pressure to complete the curriculum, revise important topics and prepare learners for assessments.
The cancellation of the break is intended to create more time for academic work following the recent industrial action.
However, effective implementation will require cooperation among teachers, school leaders, parents and learners.
Schools will need to make productive use of the additional days to support learning and maintain progress through the curriculum.
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WILL THE CANCELLATION AFFECT THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR?
The immediate change concerns the two-day mid-term break scheduled for November 5 and 6, 2026.
The notice announcing the cancellation does not, by itself, establish any further changes to the rest of the academic calendar.
Teachers, parents and school administrators should therefore rely on official GES communications for any additional adjustments to school dates or activities.
Stakeholders should avoid circulating unverified claims about other changes unless they are supported by an official announcement.
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WHAT GES IS ASKING STAKEHOLDERS TO DO
GES has urged teachers, students, parents, guardians and the general public to take note of the cancellation and be guided accordingly.
The Service has also expressed appreciation for stakeholders’ cooperation and continued commitment to quality education.
All affected schools are expected to observe the directive and continue normal academic activities on the two specified days.
FINAL WORD
The cancellation of the November 5–6 mid-term break means that basic school teachers and learners must prepare for two additional days of normal school activities instead of the scheduled break.
Teachers should adjust their lesson preparations, parents should make the necessary arrangements, and learners should be ready to report to school.
For further clarification, stakeholders should consult official communications from the Ghana Education Service or contact their respective school authorities.
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Source: Ghana Education Service (GES), notice announcing the cancellation of the November 5–6, 2026, mid-term break for basic schools.
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