The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all Regional Directors to ensure that schools nationwide observe the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr and Easter holidays as officially recognised public holidays.
In a circular dated March 17, 2026, and signed by Professor Smile Dzisi, Acting Deputy Director-General for Management Services, GES emphasized that the holidays—set for March 20 and 23, and April 3 and 6—are statutory national celebrations and must be respected by all schools.
The directive urges school authorities to comply fully, allowing both staff and students to observe these important religious and national occasions.
GES also acknowledged that some boarding students may choose to remain on campus during the holiday period. In such instances, schools are permitted to accommodate them, provided proper care arrangements are made.
Heads of schools are therefore required to ensure the safety, welfare, and supervision of students who stay behind during the holidays.
Additionally, Regional Directors have been tasked with communicating this directive to all school heads through Metro, Municipal, and District Directors, and to ensure adequate measures are in place for the safe accommodation, feeding, and supervision of boarding students.
GES expressed appreciation for the cooperation of all stakeholders in ensuring smooth implementation of the directive.
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan for Muslims, while Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ for Christians, both recognized as statutory public holidays in Ghana.
