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GES releases 2026/2027 academic calendar for basic schools
July 23, 2026
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GES releases 2026/2027 academic calendar for basic schools

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Key Points

  • The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic year for all basic schools across Ghana.
  • The calendar details reopening dates, vacation periods, mid-term breaks, and the timetable for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
  • The first term begins on September 8, 2026, the second on January 5, 2027, and the third on April 20, 2027, each with specified durations and breaks.
  • The BECE for final-year Junior High School pupils is scheduled to take place from May 5 to May 12, 2027.
  • Regional and school authorities are directed to disseminate the calendar and ensure compliance for effective planning and uniformity in academic activities.

Why This Matters

This early release of the academic calendar provides essential long-term planning certainty for Ghana's entire basic education sector, impacting students, teachers, parents, and educational administrators. It allows for better preparation, resource allocation, and consistent educational delivery nationwide, which is crucial for improving learning outcomes and administrative efficiency across the country.

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