Holidays in Ghana in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Ghana in 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Ghana January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Constitution Day | Ghana January 7 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Independence Day | Ghana March 6 2026, Friday |
National |
| Id ul Fitr | Ghana March 20 2026, Friday |
National |
| March Equinox | Ghana March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Good Friday | Ghana April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | Ghana April 4 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | Ghana April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | Ghana April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| May Day | Ghana May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Mothers' Day | Ghana May 10 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Eid al-Adha | Ghana May 27 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Fathers' Day | Ghana June 21 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | Ghana June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Founders' Day | Ghana August 4 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | Ghana September 21 2026, Monday |
National |
| September Equinox | Ghana September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Farmer's Day | Ghana December 4 2026, Friday |
National |
| December Solstice | Ghana December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Ghana December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Ghana December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| Boxing Day | Ghana December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Boxing Day | Ghana December 28 2026, Monday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Ghana December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in Ghana