Ghana (GH)
Ghana is one of West Africa's most attractive expat bases: English-speaking, politically stable, culturally warm and increasingly connected to the global African diaspora.
Capital: Accra
Region: Africa
Language: English
Currency: GHS (GHc)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 31)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
15 holidays in Ghana. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
New Year's Day
Nationwide statutory public holiday.
Fri 9
Constitution Day (observed) Public Holiday
Constitution Day
Constitution Day (7 January) falls on a Wednesday in 2026; observed on Friday 9 January per Executive Instrument.
March 2026
Fri 6
Independence Day Public Holiday
Independence Day
Ghana independence anniversary.
Fri 20
Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holiday
Eid-ul-Fitr
Movable Islamic holiday; official observation is announced by the Office of the Chief Imam and Ministry of the Interior.
Sat 21
Shaqq Day Public Holiday
Shaqq Day
Day immediately after Eid-ul-Fitr.
Mon 23
Shaqq Day Holiday Public Holiday
Shaqq Day Holiday
Additional public holiday in lieu; confirm final date locally.
April 2026
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Good Friday
Christian Easter holiday.
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Easter Monday
Christian Easter holiday.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Workers' Day
Nationwide workers holiday.
Wed 27
Eid-ul-Adha Public Holiday
Eid-ul-Adha
Movable Islamic holiday; confirm official declared date.
July 2026
Wed 1
Republic Day Public Holiday
Republic Day
Republic Day — 1 July. Falls on a Wednesday in 2026.
September 2026
Mon 21
Founders' Day Public Holiday
Founders' Day
Commemorates contributors to independence.
December 2026
Fri 4
Farmers' Day Public Holiday
Farmers' Day
First Friday in December; major national awards and regional events.
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Christmas Day
Nationwide holiday.
Sat 26
Boxing Day Public Holiday
Boxing Day
Boxing Day — 26 December. Falls on Saturday in 2026; Ghana does not typically transfer this holiday.
Note: Some holidays in Ghana apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.