The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced the reopening date and full academic calendar for Basic Schools (Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High Schools) for the 2025/2026 academic year. According to a press release signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, GES, the new academic year begins on 2nd September 2025.
This announcement provides clarity for school heads, teachers, parents, and guardians to adequately prepare for a smooth and effective academic year.
Key Highlights of the 2025/2026 Academic Calendar
First Term (15 Weeks) – Reopening Date for Basic Schools And More
- Reopening Date: Tuesday, 2nd September 2025
- Closing Date: Thursday, 18th December 2025
- Vacation: 19th December 2025 – 7th January 2026
- Mid-Term Break: 31st October – 3rd November 2025 (2 days)
First Term (15 Weeks) – Weekly Schedule:
- Week 1: 2nd – 5th September 2025 (Friday ends 5th September)
- Week 2: 8th – 12th September 2025
- Week 3: 15th – 19th September 2025
- Week 4: 22nd – 26th September 2025
- Week 5: 29th September – 3rd October 2025
- Week 6: 6th – 10th October 2025
- Week 7: 13th – 17th October 2025
- Week 8: 20th – 24th October 2025
- Week 9 (Mid-Term Week): 27th – 31st October 2025 (Mid-Term Break 31st Oct – 3rd Nov)
- Week 10: 4th – 7th November 2025
- Week 11: 10th – 14th November 2025
- Week 12: 17th – 21st November 2025
- Week 13: 24th – 28th November 2025
- Week 14: 1st – 5th December 2025 (Revision Week)
- Week 15: 8th – 12th December 2025 (Examination Week)
- Closing Week: 15th – 18th December 2025 (Vacation Week)
Second Term (12 Weeks)
- Reopening Date: Thursday, 8th January 2026
- Closing Date: Wednesday, 1st April 2026
- Vacation: 2nd April – 20th April 2026
Second Term (12 Weeks) – Weekly Schedule:
- Week 1: 8th – 9th January 2026 (Short week)
- Week 2: 12th – 16th January 2026
- Week 3: 19th – 23rd January 2026
- Week 4: 26th – 30th January 2026
- Week 5: 2nd – 6th February 2026
- Week 6: 9th – 13th February 2026
- Week 7: 16th – 20th February 2026
- Week 8: 23rd – 27th February 2026
- Week 9: 2nd – 6th March 2026
- Week 10: 9th – 13th March 2026
- Week 11: 16th – 20th March 2026 (Revision Week)
- Week 12: 23rd – 27th March 2026 (Examination Week)
- Closing Week: 30th March – 1st April 2026 (Vacation Week)
Third Term (13 Weeks)
- Reopening Date: Tuesday, 21st April 2026
- Closing Date: Thursday, 23rd July 2026
- Vacation: 24th July 2026
Third Term (13 Weeks) – Weekly Schedule:
- Week 1: 21st – 24th April 2026
- Week 2: 27th April – 1st May 2026
- Week 3: 4th – 8th May 2026
- Week 4: 11th – 15th May 2026
- Week 5: 18th – 22nd May 2026
- Week 6: 25th – 29th May 2026
- Week 7: 1st – 5th June 2026
- Week 8: 8th – 12th June 2026
- Week 9: 15th – 19th June 2026
- Week 10: 22nd – 26th June 2026
- Week 11: 29th June – 3rd July 2026
- Week 12: 6th – 10th July 2026 (Revision Week)
- Week 13: 13th – 17th July 2026 (Examination Week)
- Closing Week: 20th – 23rd July 2026 (Vacation Week)
2026 BECE Examination Date
The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will run from 4th May to 11th May 2026.
GES has urged all schools to observe public holidays within the academic year and ensure strict adherence to the academic calendar for smooth operations.
Public Holidays & Observances for the Basic Schools 2025/2026 Academic Year
- Independence Day – 6th March 2026
- May Day – 1st May 2026
- Eid-ul-Fitr & Eid-ul-Adha – Dates to be confirmed
- Republic Day – 1st July 2026
- 21st Steptember, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- When will Basic Schools reopen for the 2025/2026 academic year?
Basic Schools will reopen on 2nd September 2025.
- When is the 2026 BECE scheduled to take place?
The BECE will be conducted from 4th May to 11th May 2026.
- How many weeks are in the first term?
The first term spans 15 weeks.
- What are the key holiday dates for public schools during the 2025/2026 Academic year?
Major holidays for the Basic Schools 2025/2026 Academic Year include Independence Day (6th March 2026), May Day (1st May 2026), and Republic Day (1st July 2026). The Reopening Date for Basic Schools for term 1 – 3 remain the same.
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