Ghana Public & National Holidays (2026)

Officially known as the Republic of Ghana, Ghana’s name means Warrior King in their local language. Ghana has a population of 30.42 million and spans an area of 238,535 square kilometers.

Ghana has a rich and colorful cultural heritage. The country’s holidays also reflect those deeply rooted traditions. National holidays and Christian holidays such as Easter Monday & Christmas Day, as well as Islamic holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, all hold equal importance to the people. Plan your trip to Ghana and do not forget to take note of the important Ghana public holidays.

Public holidays in Ghana consist of national and religious holidays. During public holidays, most businesses are closed and employees enjoy paid leave.

When are public holidays in Ghana?

Which are the public holidays in Ghana?

New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated worldwide on January 1st.

Constitution Day
A national day in Ghana, Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of the Fourth Republic of Ghana on the 7th of January, 1993.

Independence Day
Celebrated every 6th of March, this national holiday is a remembrance of Ghana’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1957.

Good Friday
Good Friday is observed to remember the passion and death of Jesus. Orthodox Christians, on the other hand, observe this holiday on a different date.

Easter Monday
Also called Pascha, Easter Monday is one of the most important holidays in Christian faith. It is usually observed in March or April each year, remembering the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

Labour Day
Labour Day is celebrated every 1st of May to remember the efforts of the International Labour Movement. It honors workers and laborers.

African Union Day
Also known as Africa Day, African Union Day is celebrated annually on May 25th. It is the historical commemoration of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963.

Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr is one of the most important holidays in Algeria. It is an Islamic holiday and is celebrated to break the 1-month fasting of Muslims during Ramadan.

Republic Day
This observance remembers the day Prime Minister Osagyefo Dr. Kwame was sworn into office as the first President of Ghana and the republic was proclaimed on the 1st of July, 1960.

Founder’s Day
The Founder’s Day marks two important events in the history of Ghana – (1) the formation of the Aborigines’ Rights Protection Society by John Mensah Sarbah in 1897, and (2) the formation of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) in 1947 by J.B. Danquah and George Alfred “Paa” Grant.

Eid Al Adha
The Muslim religious festival Eid al-Adha is also celebrated in Algeria. It is the larger “Eid” and Muslims celebrate it by attending prayers and visiting relatives.

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
This holiday commemorates the birthday of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President.

Farmer’s Day
Farmer’s Day remembers the importance of the agriculture industry in Ghana.

Christmas Day
Christmas Day celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th.

Boxing Day
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas. In most countries, this day is also a public holiday.

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