Ferdinand | EducationGhana | July 24 | Ghana Education Service (GES) Releases Basic Schools Academic Calendar for 2024-2025
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the 2024-2025 academic calendar for basic schools. Key dates include term start and end dates, public holidays, and special events.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the academic calendar for basic schools for the 2024-2025 academic year. Here are the key dates to note:
Term 1
- Start Date: September 10, 2024
- Mid-Term Break: None
- Public Holidays:
- Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day: September 21, 2024
- Special Events:
- World Teachers Day: October 5, 2024
- World Children’s Day: November 20, 2024
- End-of-Term Vacation: December 20, 2024 – January 7, 2025
- Total Weeks in Session: 15 weeks
Term 2
- Start Date: January 8, 2025
- Mid-Term Break: None
- Public Holidays:
- Good Friday: April 18, 2025
- Easter Monday: April 21, 2025
- Special Celebrations:
- March Independence Celebration: March 6-7, 2025
- End-of-Term Vacation: April 17, 2025
- Break Period: April 18, 2025 – May 5, 2025
- Total Weeks in Session: 15 weeks
Term 3
- Start Date: May 6, 2025
- Mid-Term Break: None
- Public Holidays:
- Labour Day: May 1, 2025
- African Union Day: May 25, 2025
- Eid-ul Adha: June 7, 2025
- End-of-Term Vacation: July 24, 2025
- Vacation Period: July 24, 2025 – September 7, 2025 (32 days)
- Term Duration: 12 weeks
- Reopening Date: September 8, 2025 (Start of the First Term of the 2025-2026 academic year)
This comprehensive schedule ensures that the academic year runs smoothly, allowing for significant events and public holidays while maintaining consistent instructional time for students.
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