Public holidays in Ghana, 2026
13 public holidays, 12 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Ghana drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Farmers Day on Friday 4 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 7 January | Constitution Day | Wednesday |
| 6 March | Independence Day | Friday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 4 August | Founders Day | Tuesday |
| 21 September | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | Monday |
| 4 December | Farmers Day | Friday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Ghana have in 2026?
13 nationwide public holidays, 12 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Ghana?
Farmers Day, on Friday 4 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.