This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Ghana in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Ghana.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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New Year's Day | Ghana January 1 2025, Wednesday |
National |
Constitution Day | Ghana January 7 2025, Tuesday |
National |
Independence Day | Ghana March 6 2025, Thursday |
National |
March Equinox | Ghana March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
Id ul Fitr | Ghana March 31 2025, Monday |
National |
Good Friday | Ghana April 18 2025, Friday |
National |
Holy Saturday | Ghana April 19 2025, Saturday |
Observance |
Easter Sunday | Ghana April 20 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
Easter Monday | Ghana April 21 2025, Monday |
National |
May Day | Ghana May 1 2025, Thursday |
National |
Mothers' Day | Ghana May 11 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
Eid al-Adha | Ghana June 7 2025, Saturday |
National |
Fathers' Day | Ghana June 15 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
June Solstice | Ghana June 21 2025, Saturday |
Seasonal |
Founders' Day | Ghana August 4 2025, Monday |
National |
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | Ghana September 21 2025, Sunday |
National |
September Equinox | Ghana September 22 2025, Monday |
Seasonal |
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | Ghana September 22 2025, Monday |
National |
Farmer's Day | Ghana December 5 2025, Friday |
National |
December Solstice | Ghana December 21 2025, Sunday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Eve | Ghana December 24 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
Christmas Day | Ghana December 25 2025, Thursday |
National |
Boxing Day | Ghana December 26 2025, Friday |
National |
New Year's Eve | Ghana December 31 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |