The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially declared Friday, March 7, 2025, a holiday for all school children nationwide to allow them a well-deserved break after their participation in Independence Anniversary celebrations.

In a statement signed by Cassandra Twum Ampofo, Head of the Public Relations Unit, the GES noted that the holiday was granted in recognition of the rigorous preparations and participation of students in the 68th Independence Day celebrations, which reached their climax today.

“This decision is to provide students with a well-deserved break after their rigorous preparations for the Independence Anniversary activities,” the statement read.

Schools to resume on March 10

The GES further assured parents and guardians that normal academic activities would resume on Monday, March 10, 2025, urging them to take note of the announcement.

“Schools will resume fully on Monday, 10th March 2025. Parents and guardians are kindly requested to take note of this announcement,” the statement added.

While apologising for any inconvenience the holiday may cause, the GES expressed appreciation for the cooperation of all stakeholders in ensuring the smooth observance of the Independence Day celebrations across the country.

The announcement has been met with enthusiasm from students, many of whom participated in march pasts and other activities marking Ghana’s 68th year of independence.