Ghana: public holidays 2026

New Year’s Day marks the first day of the Gregorian calendar year. Ghana includes it in its national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

Constitution Day commemorates Ghana’s constitutional order and the start of the Fourth Republic on 7 January 1993. It is a national public holiday; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

This date is listed simply as “Public Holiday” in Ghana, with no fixed commemorative name. The annual proclamation determines whether it is an additional or observed holiday; it is not tied to a recurring occasion.

Ghana’s Independence Day commemorates the country’s independence from British colonial rule in 1957. It is a national public holiday; the Ministry of the Interior’s public-holiday notices provide the applicable annual arrangement.

Eid al-Fitr is the Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Ghana includes it in its national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

Shaqq Day is an additional public holiday in Ghana connected with the Eid al-Fitr period. Its designation and date are set by the applicable annual public-holiday notice; the official name does not identify a separate recurring religious observance.

Good Friday is the Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Ghana includes it in its national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday in the Christian calendar. Ghana includes it in its national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

Labour Day is Ghana’s public observance of workers and their contribution to society, commonly associated with International Workers’ Day. The applicable annual notice governs the national holiday arrangement.

Eid al-Adha is the Muslim festival associated with the Hajj and commemorating Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice in obedience to God. Ghana includes it in its national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

Republic Day commemorates Ghana’s transition to a republic in 1960. It is a national public holiday in Ghana; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

This date is listed simply as “Public Holiday” in Ghana, with no fixed commemorative name. The annual proclamation determines whether it is an additional or observed holiday; it is not tied to a recurring occasion.

Founder's Day is Ghana’s national public holiday honouring the founders whose leadership and sacrifices contributed to the country’s independence and nationhood. The applicable annual public-holiday notice governs the arrangement.

Farmers' Day is Ghana’s public observance honouring farmers and fishers and their contribution to national food supply and development. The applicable annual notice sets the holiday date and national arrangement.

Christmas Day is the Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Ghana includes it in its national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

Boxing Day is the public holiday on the day after Christmas Day. In Ghana it is included in the national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

New Year’s Day marks the first day of the Gregorian calendar year. Ghana includes it in its national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

Constitution Day commemorates Ghana’s constitutional order and the start of the Fourth Republic on 7 January 1993. It is a national public holiday; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

Ghana’s Independence Day commemorates the country’s independence from British colonial rule in 1957. It is a national public holiday; the Ministry of the Interior’s public-holiday notices provide the applicable annual arrangement.

Eid al-Fitr is the Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Ghana includes it in its national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

This date is listed simply as “Public Holiday” in Ghana, with no fixed commemorative name. The annual proclamation determines whether it is an additional or observed holiday; it is not tied to a recurring occasion.

This date is listed simply as “Public Holiday” in Ghana, with no fixed commemorative name. The annual proclamation determines whether it is an additional or observed holiday; it is not tied to a recurring occasion.

Good Friday is the Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Ghana includes it in its national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday in the Christian calendar. Ghana includes it in its national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

Workers' Day is Ghana’s public observance honouring workers and their contribution to national life, also commonly called Labour Day or May Day. The applicable annual notice governs the national arrangement.

Eid al-Adha is the Muslim festival associated with the Hajj and commemorating Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice in obedience to God. Ghana includes it in its national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

Republic Day commemorates Ghana’s transition to a republic in 1960. It is a national public holiday in Ghana; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

This date is listed simply as “Public Holiday” in Ghana, with no fixed commemorative name. The annual proclamation determines whether it is an additional or observed holiday; it is not tied to a recurring occasion.

Founder's Day is Ghana’s national public holiday honouring the founders whose leadership and sacrifices contributed to the country’s independence and nationhood. The applicable annual public-holiday notice governs the arrangement.

This date is listed simply as “Public Holiday” in Ghana, with no fixed commemorative name. The annual proclamation determines whether it is an additional or observed holiday; it is not tied to a recurring occasion.

Farmers' Day is Ghana’s public observance honouring farmers and fishers and their contribution to national food supply and development. The applicable annual notice sets the holiday date and national arrangement.

Christmas Day is the Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Ghana includes it in its national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.

Boxing Day is the public holiday on the day after Christmas Day. In Ghana it is included in the national public-holiday calendar; the applicable annual notice governs the arrangement.