According to a statement dated January 14, 2026, the resumption date, which was originally set for Monday, 19th January 2026, has been rescheduled to Monday, 9th February 2026.

PRINCOF explained that the adjustment is to allow adequate preparation and completion of ongoing institutional arrangements to ensure a smooth start to the academic calendar and effective teaching and learning.

Principals have been directed to communicate this update to staff and students to enable them to make the necessary academic and administrative adjustments. PRINCOF also apologized for any inconvenience the change may cause and thanked stakeholders for their cooperation.

The notice was signed by Dr. Samuel Addae-Boateng, General Secretary of PRINCOF, and copied to the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).