The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) wishes to inform Heads of all Second Cycle Institutions of the 2025/2026 Academic Calendar.
Reporting Date for First-Year Students (Single Track and Transitional Schools) is 18th October, 2025.
Other key term dates and holidays have been clearly outlined in the attached academic calendar. Footnotes have also been provided to offer further guidance on special arrangements and considerations for the smooth running of the school year.
By a copy of this letter, Regional Directors are kindly requested to disseminate the attached Academic Calendar to all Heads of Second Cycle Institutions under your jurisdiction, and ensure that Heads strictly adhere to the calendar to guarantee consistency and smooth implementation across all schools. Provide the necessary monitoring and support to Heads of Schools in the execution of the calendar.
The Service counts on your usual cooperation to ensure effective teaching and learning in our institutions for the 2025/2026 academic year.
2025/2026 SINGLE TRACK ACADEMIC CALENDAR
| FORM | IN SCHOOL | WEEKS | BREAK/OUT OF SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11th Oct, 2025 – 27th Feb, 2026 | 18 | 20th Dec, 2025 – 4th Jan, 2026 |
| 13th March, 2026 – 21st June, 2026 | 14 | 28th Feb, 2026 12th March, 2026 WASSCE: 20th April – 20th June, 2026 |
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| 2 | 18th Oct, 2025 – 27th Feb, 2026 | 17 | 20th Dec, 2025 – 4th Jan, 2026 |
| 4th May, 2026 – 21st Aug, 2026 | 16 | 28th Feb, 2026 – 3rd May, 2026 End of Academic Year |
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| 1 | 18th Oct, 2025 – 27th Feb, 2026 | 17 | 20th Dec, 2025 – 4th Jan, 2026 |
| 4th May, 2026 – 21st Aug, 2026 | 16 | 28th Feb, 2026 – 3rd May, 2026 End of Academic Year |
2025/2026 TRANSITIONAL ACADEMIC CALENDAR
| FORM | IN SCHOOL | WEEKS | BREAK/OUT OF SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 27th Oct, 2025 – 13th Feb, 2026 | 14 | 20th Dec, 2025 – 4th Jan, 2026 |
| 14th Feb, 2026 – 21st June, 2026 | 18 | 1st April, 2026 WASSCE: 20th April – 20th June, 2026 8th April, 2026 WASSCE: 20th April – 20th June, 2026 |
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| 2 | 5th Jan, 2026 – 17th April, 2026 (16th March – 17th April online/external mode) | 15 (5 weeks online) | 18th April, 2026 – 17th May, 2026 |
| 18th May, 2026 – 4th Sept, 2026 | 16 | End of Academic Year | |
| 1 | 18th Oct, 2025 – 30th Jan, 2026 (9 weeks onsite, 4 weeks offsite) | 13 (4 weeks online) | 20th Dec, 2025 – 4th Jan, 2026 31st Jan – 15th Mar, 2026 |
| 16th Mar, 2026 – 12th June, 2026 (9 weeks onsite, 4 weeks offsite) | 13 (4 weeks online) | 31st Jan, 2026 – 13th June, 2026 2nd July, 2026 |
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| 3rd July, 2026 – 4th Sept, 2026 | 9 | End of Academic Year |
Notes (NB):
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18th – 20th October 2025 (Re-opening Week for SHS 1)
27th October – 29th October 2025 (Re-opening Week for SHS 3)
20th – 22nd December, 2025 (Travel Period)
20th December, 2025 – 4th January, 2026 (Christmas Break)
5th – 7th January, 2026 (Re-opening Week for SHS 2)
5th – 7th January, 2026 (Resumption for SHS 3)
14th March – 17th May, 2026 (Vacation for SHS 2)
5th – 8th April, 2026 (Easter Break) -
WASSCE: 20th April – 20th June, 2026
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Proposed Starting Date for 2026/2027 Academic Year is 11th September 2026.
George Amoah
