GES Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Basic Schools — See Full Details

GES Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Basic Schools — See Full Details

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Basic Schools — including Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High Schools (JHS).

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In a circular signed by Mr. Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, Director of Schools and Instructions Division, and dated 11th July, 2025, GES directed all Regional Directors of Education to ensure smooth implementation of the approved schedule within their various regions. This move is aimed at ensuring consistency, early planning, and the effective running of the academic year nationwide.

📌 The calendar, which spans from 2nd September 2025 to 24th July 2026, outlines clear timelines for the first, second, and third terms, including vacation periods, mid-term breaks, and the BECE date which is scheduled for 4th–11th May, 2026.

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Here’s a summary breakdown of the new academic calendar for KG to JHS 3:

Term Dates at a Glance:

✅ First Term (15 Weeks)

• In School: 2nd Sept – 18th Dec 2025

• Vacation: 19th Dec – 7th Jan 2026

• Mid-Term Break: 31st Oct – 3rd Nov 2025

✅ Second Term (12 Weeks)

• In School: 8th Jan – 1st April 2026

• Vacation: 2nd April – 20th April 2026

✅ Third Term (13 Weeks)

• In School: 21st April – 23rd July 2026

• Vacation / End of Academic Year: 24th July 2026

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📌 The calendar also emphasizes the observation of all public holidays during the academic year.

Why This Calendar Matters

This detailed academic roadmap allows teachers, headteachers, parents, and educational stakeholders to plan effectively for lessons, assessments, extra-curricular activities, and exam preparations.

The proactive release also eliminates uncertainty, ensuring that school communities are aligned with national expectations and can better manage resources, teaching schedules, and school activities.

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