GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR BASIC SCHOOLS.
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) wishes to inform all Basic School heads, teachers, learners, and stakeholders of the approved 2026/2027 Academic Calendar for Basic Schools (Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High Schools).
Details of the calendar are as follows:
FIRST TERM (15 WEEKS).
| Reopening: | 8th September, 2026 |
| Closing: | 17th December, 2026 |
| Vacation: | 18th December, 2026-4th January, 2027 |
Mid-Term Break: 5 & 6th November, 2026 (2 days)
SECOND TERM (12 WEEKS)
| Reopening: | 5th January, 2027 |
| Closing: | 25th March, 2027 |
| Vacation: | 26th March, 2027-19th April, 2027 |
THIRD TERM (14 WEEKS).
| Reopening: | 20th April, 2027 |
| Closing: | 22nd July, 2027 |
| Vacation: | 23rd July, 2027 |
[END OF ACADEMIC YEAR]
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE):
The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, 5th May to 12th May, 2027.
GES wishes to remind all stakeholders that public holidays within the academic year are to be observed accordingly.
In addition, a two-day mid-term break will be observed in each term for all basic schools.
All heads of schools, teachers, parents, and guardians are urged to take note of these dates and ensure adequate preparation for a smooth and effective academic year.
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