Academic Calendar
2026 – 2027 School Year
Key dates, events, breaks and public holidays for the GIU International Christian Academy academic year. All dates are subject to confirmation.
First Semester
Aug 2026 – Jan 202731 Aug
Opening Ceremony — First Day of School
31 Aug – 4 Sep
Spiritual Emphasis Week / Science Fair / Orientation
12 Sep
Parents' Breakfast Meeting (Saturday)
18 Sep
Kwame Nkrumah Celebration Day (Public Holiday)
21 Sep
Founder's Day (Public Holiday)
19 Oct – 23 Oct
1st Quarter Exams — High School
26 Oct – 29 Oct
1st Quarter Exams — Level 1–8
30 Oct – 2 Nov
Mid-Semester Break
3 Nov
2nd Quarter Begins
9 Nov – 13 Nov
Parent–Teacher Conference
27 Nov
Spelling Bee Competition
4 Dec
Farmers' Day (Public Holiday)
18 Dec
Christmas Celebration & Vacation Begins
21 Dec – 10 Jan
Christmas Vacation
Second Semester
Jan – Jun 20276–7 Jan
Teachers Report & Prepare for Semester
11 Jan
School Resumes — Second Semester
18 Jan – 22 Jan
2nd Quarter Exams — Level 1–8
25 Jan
3rd Quarter Begins
1 Feb – 5 Feb
Parent–Teacher Conference
20 Feb
Science Fair (Saturday)
5 Mar
Pre-Independence Celebration
6 Mar
Ghana Independence Day (Public Holiday)
12 Mar
Field Trip & Community Service Day
15 Mar – 19 Mar
3rd Quarter Exams — High School
22 Mar – 25 Mar
3rd Quarter Exams — Level 1–8
26 Mar – 4 Apr
Mid-Semester / Easter Break
5 Apr
4th Quarter Begins
12 Apr – 16 Apr
Parent–Teacher Conference
30 Apr
Bible Memorization Contest
1 May
Labour Day (Public Holiday)
21 May
Art Contest
24 May – 28 May
High School Revision Week
31 May – 4 Jun
4th Quarter Exams — High School Mock / Level 1–8 Revision
7 Jun – 11 Jun
4th Quarter Exams — Level 1–8
14 Jun – 18 Jun
Reports & Closing Activities
19 Jun
Closing Ceremony & Graduation
Please Note
This calendar is based on the draft academic schedule for 2026–2027 and is subject to change. Public holidays follow the official Ghana government calendar. Contact the school for the most current information.
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