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Ghana public holidays 2040

In 2040, Ghana has 16 public holidays – 12 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.

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Public holidays Ghana 2040

DateWeekdayHoliday
01/01/2040SundayNew Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country.
01/02/2040MondayNew Year's Day (substitute day)
01/07/2040SaturdayConstitution Day
03/06/2040TuesdayIndependence DayThe country’s Independence Day.
03/30/2040FridayGood FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries.
04/02/2040MondayEaster MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe.
05/01/2040TuesdayLabour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement.
08/04/2040SaturdayFounders Day
08/06/2040MondayFounders Day (substitute day)
09/21/2040FridayKwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
10/07/2040SundayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
10/08/2040MondayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)
12/07/2040FridayFarmers Day
12/14/2040FridayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
12/25/2040TuesdayChristmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus.
12/26/2040WednesdayBoxing DaySecond day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day).

Long weekends 2040: more days off with less leave

Make the most of your vacation days in Ghana in 2040 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:

PeriodHolidayLeave daysDays off
03/03 – 03/06/2040Independence Day14
03/24 – 04/02/2040Good Friday410
04/28 – 05/01/2040Labour Day14
08/04 – 08/12/2040Founders Day (substitute day)49
09/15 – 09/23/2040Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day49
10/06 – 10/14/2040End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)49
12/07 – 12/16/2040Farmers Day410
12/22 – 12/26/2040Christmas Day15

Ghana 2040 in numbers

Public holidays
16
on weekdays
12
on weekends
4
Weekday holidays 2039
14
Working days (Ghana)
249

Other observances 2040

04/01/2040SundayEaster Sunday

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Ghana have in 2040?

Ghana has 16 public holidays in 2040. 12 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).

What is the first public holiday of 2040 in Ghana?

The first public holiday of 2040 in Ghana is New Year's Day on Sunday, January 1, 2040.

When are the best long weekends in Ghana in 2040?

We found 8 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is December 22, 2040 – December 26, 2040.

Are there more weekday holidays in 2040 than in 2039?

In 2040, 12 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 14 in 2039.

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