The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has officially announced the salary payment schedule for 2026, outlining when all public sector workers, including civil servants and Ghana Education Service (GES) employees, will receive their monthly salaries.
The detailed calendar was issued through Circular No. T242/25, signed by Mr. Kwasi Agyei, the Controller and Accountant-General, and dated 23rd October 2025. The circular provides a comprehensive list of dates on which government workers will be paid throughout the year 2026.
Purpose of the Salary Schedule
The 2026 CAGD salary payment dates are designed to give employees ample notice for financial planning and budgeting. Teachers under the Ghana Education Service (GES), civil servants, and workers in other government agencies can now plan ahead for loans, savings, and expenses throughout the year.
By maintaining regular payment timelines — mostly on the 26th and 27th of each month — the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department seeks to maintain public confidence in its payroll management systems.
Payment Dates for the First Half of 2026
According to the release, government workers will receive their January 2026 salaries on the 23rd of January, marking the earliest payment in the year.
Salaries for the following four months — February, March, April, May and June 2026 — will all be paid on the 26th of each month, ensuring consistency in salary disbursement during the first half of the year.
Mid-Year Payments: July to September 2026
In the second half of the year, July, August, and September 2026 salaries will follow a similar pattern. Workers will be paid on the 27th of July, the 27th of August, and the 25th of September, respectively.
The CAGD clarified that these dates are aligned with the department’s operational timelines and bank processing schedules, ensuring all workers are credited on time.
Final Quarter Salary Dates for 2026
The October 2026 salary will be paid on the 26th, while the November salary will be credited on the 25th.
In line with tradition, the December 2026 salary will be paid earlier than usual — on the 21st of December — to allow public sector workers to prepare financially for the Christmas festivities.
The CAGD added that banks will begin crediting employees’ accounts on these specified dates, emphasizing that any changes to the schedule will be officially communicated.
Statement from the Controller & Accountant-General
In the circular, Mr. Kwasi Agyei reaffirmed the department’s dedication to transparency and timely payments. He stated that the release of the 2026 salary payment calendar forms part of the government’s ongoing effort to enhance payroll predictability and accountability across all ministries, departments, and agencies.
The document was distributed to all Chief Directors, Regional and District Directors, and all banks, ensuring that the information reaches every government worker nationwide.
Conclusion
The CAGD salary payment schedule for 2026 offers clarity and consistency for Ghanaian government workers. With salaries scheduled between the 23rd and 27th of each month — and an early payment in December (21st) — public sector employees can look forward to a smooth financial year ahead.
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) assured all government workers that it remains committed to timely salary disbursements and transparent payroll operations.
Source: GESHub.org
