The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the 2025/2026 Transitional Academic Calendar for senior high school students. This calendar provides a clear guide for school terms, breaks, and key examination periods, helping students, parents, and teachers plan effectively. Here’s a breakdown by form:
Form 3 (Final Year Students)
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First Term: 27th October 2025 – 13th February 2026 (14 weeks)
Break: 20th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 -
Second Term: 14th February 2026 – 21st June 2026 (18 weeks)
Important Dates:-
WASSCE Exams: 20th April – 20th June 2026
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Term Breaks: 1st April 2026 and 8th April 2026
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Form 2
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First Term: 5th January 2026 – 17th April 2026 (15 weeks; includes 5 weeks online/external learning from 16th March)
Break: 18th April – 17th May 2026 -
Second Term: 18th May – 4th September 2026 (16 weeks)
Note: End of academic year
Form 1
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First Term: 18th October 2025 – 30th January 2026 (13 weeks; 9 weeks onsite, 4 weeks offsite/online)
Break: 20th December 2025 – 4th January 2026, and 31st January – 15th March 2026 -
Second Term: 16th March – 12th June 2026 (13 weeks; 9 weeks onsite, 4 weeks offsite/online)
Break: 13th June – 2nd July 2026 -
Third Term: 3rd July – 4th September 2026 (9 weeks)
Note: End of academic year
This transitional calendar ensures that students complete the academic year smoothly while accommodating online/external learning and WASSCE preparations.
See the official release below:
George Amoah
