| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-07 | Constitution Day | National |
| 2026-01-09 | Public Holiday | National |
| 2026-03-06 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Eid-ul-Fitr | National |
| 2026-03-21 | Shaqq Day | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | National |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid-ul-Adha | National |
| 2026-07-01 | Republic Day | National |
| 2026-07-03 | Public Holiday | National |
| 2026-09-21 | Founder's Day | National |
| 2026-12-04 | Farmers' Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-12-26 | Boxing Day | National |
How many public holidays does Ghana have in 2026?
Ghana has 16 public holidays in 2026: 16 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 26 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, June, August, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Ghana's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Ghana 2026
Ghana's public holidays create 9 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 9 - Sun 11 January: Public Holiday (3-day weekend, Friday 9 January to Sunday 11 January).
- Fri 6 - Sun 8 March: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Friday 6 March to Sunday 8 March).
- Fri 20 - Sun 22 March: Eid-ul-Fitr (3-day weekend, Friday 20 March to Sunday 22 March).
- Fri 3 - Mon 6 April: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: Labour Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Fri 3 - Sun 5 July: Public Holiday (3-day weekend, Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July).
- Sat 19 - Mon 21 September: Founder's Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 19 September to Monday 21 September).
- Fri 4 - Sun 6 December: Farmers' Day (3-day weekend, Friday 4 December to Sunday 6 December).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Ghana 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Ghana is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Ghana: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Ghana in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Ghana.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Ghana (2026)
Our Ghana public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day commemorates the adoption or signing of a country's constitution. The date varies by nation: Norway marks 17 May, Denmark 5 June, Poland 3 May, Spain 6 December, India 26 January and Japan 3 May. It is usually a public holiday marked by official ceremonies, parades and educational events about citizenship. In several countries it is treated as a celebration of national identity as much as of the legal document itself.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.