Public Holidays in Ghana
Every public holiday in Ghana for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Farmers' Day · Friday, December 4, 2026
Ghana public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Constitution Day | Public |
| Mar 6 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | Public |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Republic Day | Public |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Founders Day | Public |
| Dec 4 | Friday | Farmers' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Ghana public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 7 | Thursday | Constitution Day | Public |
| Mar 6 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | May Day | Public |
| Jul 1 | Thursday | Republic Day | Public |
| Sep 21 | Tuesday | Founders Day | Public |
| Dec 3 | Friday | Farmers' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
Ghana public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 7 | Friday | Constitution Day | Public |
| Mar 6 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | May Day | Public |
| Jul 1 | Saturday | Republic Day | Public |
| Sep 21 | Thursday | Founders Day | Public |
| Dec 1 | Friday | Farmers' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
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About holidays in Ghana
This page lists Ghana's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Ghana?
Ghana has 11 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Ghana?
Farmers' Day on Friday, December 4, 2026 — 38 days away.
Are all holidays in Ghana nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.