The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic year for basic schools across the country.
The calendar covers Kindergarten, Primary and Junior High Schools, and outlines reopening dates, vacations, mid-term breaks and the schedule for the 2027 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
According to GES, the first term will commence on September 8, 2026, and end on December 17, 2026.
Students will then go on vacation from December 18, 2026, to January 4, 2027, while a two-day mid-term break has been scheduled for November 5 and 6, 2026.
The second term is expected to begin on January 5, 2027, and end on March 25, 2027.
Vacation for the second term will run from March 26 to April 19, 2027.
The Service stated that the third term will start on April 20, 2027, and close on July 22, 2027, bringing the academic year to an end.
The Service also announced that the year’s BECE will be conducted from Wednesday, May 5, to Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
“In addition, a two-day mid-term break will be observed in each term for all basic schools,” the statement added.
GES further reminded schools and stakeholders that all public holidays within the academic year must be observed.
It urged heads of schools, teachers, parents and guardians to take note of the dates and prepare adequately to ensure a smooth academic year.
