World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Ghana, 2026
Holiday dates16vs 2025: -1
On weekdays14not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days9
World rank52 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Wed | Constitution Day |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Fri | Public Holiday |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Fri | Independence Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Shaqq Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labour Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid-ul-Adha |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Wed | Republic Day |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Fri | Public Holiday |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Mon | Founder's Day |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Fri | Farmers' Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026 | 3 days | Public Holiday |
| Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 8, 2026 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026 | 3 days | Eid-ul-Fitr・Shaqq Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Labour Day |
| Jul 3, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026 | 3 days | Public Holiday |
| Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 21, 2026 | 3 days | Founder's Day |
| Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026 | 3 days | Farmers' Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Labour Day
- + Shaqq Day
- − Workers' Day
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.