The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the approved 2026/2027 academic calendar for basic schools across the country, outlining key dates for the new school year, including term schedules and examination periods.
According to the calendar, the first term will begin on September 8, 2026, and end on December 17, 2026, with a two-day mid-term break scheduled for November 5 and 6.
The second term will run from January 5 to March 25, 2027, followed by a vacation period from March 26 to April 19. The third term is set to commence on April 20, 2027, and end on July 22, 2027.
The GES also announced that the 2027 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will take place from May 5 to May 12, 2027.
