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2026 Ghana Holidays

See public holidays in Ghana for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

11

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

December

3 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Republic Day

5 days away

About Ghana holidays in 2026

In 2026, Ghana observes a variety of public holidays that commemorate national milestones, religious observances, and important figures. The year begins with New Year's Day and Constitution Day in January, followed by Independence Day in March. The Easter period brings Good Friday and Easter Monday in April. May Day is observed in May, and Republic Day falls on July 1st. Founders Day in September honors a key national figure, while the year concludes with Farmers' Day in December, followed by Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 7, 2026WednesdayConstitution Day
March 6, 2026FridayIndependence Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day
July 1, 2026WednesdayRepublic Day
September 21, 2026MondayFounders Day
December 4, 2026FridayFarmers' Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day

Planning around Ghana holidays in 2026

  • Observe that several holidays fall on weekdays, potentially creating opportunities for mid-week breaks.
  • Note the clustering of holidays in January, April, and December.
  • Be aware that some holidays may have observances or traditions that vary locally.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Ghana's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the first and last months of the year. January and December each feature multiple holidays, including the year-end festive season.

The middle of the year is more dispersed, with single holidays spread across March, April, May, July, and September. This pattern offers a more even distribution of public holidays outside of the peak periods.

There are distinct quiet periods in February, June, August, October, and November, with no national holidays observed during these months.

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