All public holidays in Ghana 2026
| Day | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | |
| Wed | Constitution Day | |
| Fri | Independence Day | |
| Fri | Eid-Ul-Fitr | |
| Fri | Good Friday | |
| Mon | Easter Monday | |
| Fri | May Day (Workers’ Day) | |
| Wed | Eid-Ul-Adha | |
| Wed | Republic Day | |
| Mon | Founders’ Day | |
| Fri | Farmer’s Day | |
| Fri | Christmas Day | |
| Sat | Boxing Day | |
| Mon | Boxing Day | |
Public holidays, festivals and observances in Ghana 2026
Special days in January 2026
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
Special days in March 2026
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Special days in April 2026
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nationwide public holiday
Special days in May 2026
nationwide public holiday
ordinary Monday
nationwide public holiday
Special days in July 2026
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Special days in September 2026
nationwide public holiday
ordinary Monday
Special days in December 2026
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Frequently asked questions about public holidays in Ghana
What public holidays are there in Ghana?
The nationwide public holidays in Ghana in 2026 are New Year’s Day, Constitution Day, Independence Day, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day (Workers’ Day), Eid-Ul-Adha, Republic Day, Founders’ Day, Farmer’s Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Is today a public holiday in Ghana?
Today, 12 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Ghana. It is an ordinary Monday.
When is the next public holiday in Ghana?
The next public holiday in Ghana is on 4 December 2026: Farmer’s Day, a nationwide public holiday.