Ghana public holidays 2026
In 2026, Ghana has 14 public holidays – 13 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Ghana 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 01/07/2026 | Wednesday | Constitution Day |
| 03/06/2026 | Friday | Independence DayThe country’s Independence Day. |
| 03/20/2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 04/03/2026 | Friday | Good FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries. |
| 04/06/2026 | Monday | Easter MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe. |
| 05/01/2026 | Friday | Labour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement. |
| 05/27/2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 08/04/2026 | Tuesday | Founders Day |
| 09/21/2026 | Monday | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day |
| 12/04/2026 | Friday | Farmers Day |
| 12/25/2026 | Friday | Christmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus. |
| 12/26/2026 | Saturday | Boxing DaySecond day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day). |
| 12/28/2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Ghana in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01 – 01/04/2026 | New Year's Day | 1 | 4 |
| 01/03 – 01/07/2026 | Constitution Day | 2 | 5 |
| 02/28 – 03/08/2026 | Independence Day | 4 | 9 |
| 03/14 – 03/22/2026 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | 4 | 9 |
| 03/28 – 04/06/2026 | Good Friday | 4 | 10 |
| 04/25 – 05/03/2026 | Labour Day | 4 | 9 |
| 05/23 – 05/27/2026 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | 2 | 5 |
| 08/01 – 08/04/2026 | Founders Day | 1 | 4 |
| 09/19 – 09/27/2026 | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | 4 | 9 |
| 11/28 – 12/06/2026 | Farmers Day | 4 | 9 |
| 12/19 – 12/28/2026 | Christmas Day | 4 | 10 |
Ghana 2026 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 14
- on weekdays
- 13
- on weekends
- 1
- Weekday holidays 2025
- 13
- Working days (Ghana)
- 248
Other observances 2026
| 04/05/2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ghana have in 2026?
Ghana has 14 public holidays in 2026. 13 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Ghana?
The first public holiday of 2026 in Ghana is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
When are the best long weekends in Ghana in 2026?
We found 11 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is January 1, 2026 – January 4, 2026.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?
In 2026, 13 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 13 in 2025.