Ghana public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Ghana. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 7, 2026 | Wednesday | Constitution Day |
| January 9, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| March 6, 2026 | Friday | Independence Day |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Shaqq Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Adha |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Republic Day |
| July 3, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| September 21, 2026 | Monday | Founder's Day |
| December 4, 2026 | Friday | Farmers' Day |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 7, 2027 | Thursday | Constitution Day |
| March 6, 2027 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| March 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Eid-ul-Fitr (estimated) |
| March 10, 2027 | Wednesday | Shaqq Day (estimated) |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| May 16, 2027 | Sunday | Eid-ul-Adha (estimated) |
| July 1, 2027 | Thursday | Republic Day |
| September 21, 2027 | Tuesday | Founder's Day |
| December 3, 2027 | Friday | Farmers' Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Ghana have in 2026?
16 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Ghana?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Ghana holiday?
Farmers' Day on Friday, December 4, 2026.
How do I check Ghana business days in code?
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