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Zeqblog Blog of Friday, 7 November 2025
Source: Okine Isaac
Great news for all civil servants The Controller & Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has officially released the salary payment schedule for the entire 2026 fiscal year. This early announcement, coming almost two months before the end of 2025, allows government workers to plan their finances with confidence.
Whether you’re with the Ghana Education Service (GES) or any other public service institution, this schedule is for you.
Key Takeaways for 2026 Payments
Early & Late Month Payments: Salaries for January 2026 will be paid on the 23rd, while December 2026 salaries will be paid on the 21st.
Standard Payment Window: For all other months, salaries will typically be credited between the 25th and 27th of each month.
Official Bank Crediting: The CAGD has confirmed that these are the specific dates on which banks will credit employees’ accounts.
Official 2026 Salary Payment Dates
Mark your calendars! Here is the complete month-by-month breakdown as provided by the CAGD in their communique dated October 23, 2025.
Month Payment Date
January 23rd
February 26th
March 26th
April 27th
May 26th
June 26th
July 27th
August 27th
September 25th
October 26th
November 25th
December 21st
A Note on Potential Changes
The CAGD has assured stakeholders that should there be any changes to these scheduled dates, they will issue a formal communication to all affected parties.
Wrapping Up 2025: Final Salary Dates
In related news, the department is on track to complete the 2025 salary year as planned. The remaining payments for this year are as follows:
November 2025 Salary: Will be paid on Friday, November 24th.
December 2025 Salary: Will be paid on Wednesday, December 18th.
This ensures all government workers will receive their dues before the holiday season and the end of the year.
