The Ghana Education Service (GES) has stated that first-year senior high school pupils would formally report to school on October 18, 2025, to begin the academic year 2025/2026.
The Service’s circular states that the date applies to both single-track and transitional schools.
GES stated that the entire academic calendar has been distributed to all regional and school heads to guarantee a seamless and uniform reopening procedure throughout the country.
Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, director of the schools and instructions division, signed the letter, which requested regional directors to distribute the calendar to institution heads and offer the required monitoring and support to promote good teaching and learning.
Aside from the reopening date, the calendar lists major term schedules, breaks, and test periods, including the 2026 WASSCE, which will take place from April 20 to June 20, 2026.
The academic calendar reveals that schools will have a Christmas vacation from December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026, and an Easter break from April 8 to April 17, 2026.
Second-year students are likely to take a holiday from March 14 to May 17, 2026, while third-year students will take the WASSCE in April and June.
The academic year is set to officially conclude in September 2026.
GES stated that the proposed start date for the 2026/2027 academic year is September 11, 2026.
The Service advocated for rigorous adherence to the dates in order to create consistency in school operations across the country.
Source: newsthemegh.com