Ghana Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Ghana’s Ministry of the Interior lists 14 statutory public holidays for 2026 under Act 601 (as amended by Act 1142 in 2025). Two Executive Instruments change the calendar: Monday March 23 is an additional public holiday because Shaqq Day falls on a Saturday, and Republic Day is observed on Friday July 3 instead of Wednesday July 1. Boxing Day, also a Saturday, is observed on Monday December 28, and Eid-Ul-Adha is gazetted for Wednesday May 27. The longer breaks are Eid-Ul-Fitr (March 20–23), Easter (April 3–6), Republic Day (July 3–5) and Christmas (December 25–28).
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20278 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar4 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleMinistry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana & Parliament (Public Holidays Act 601 / Act 1142)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Ghana.
Ghana Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Ghana.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Ghana Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
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Ghana Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Ghana (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Ghana?" with next upcoming closures.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in Ghana
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Official sources & data
- Ministry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana — Statutory Public Holidays for 2026Visit sourceMinistry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana
- Graphic Online — March 20 and 23 declared public holidays for Eid-Ul-Fitr and Shaqq Day (quotes the Ministry of the Interior statement of 13 March 2026)Visit sourceGraphic Online
- Ministry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana — Declaration Of Wednesday, 27th May 2026, as a Public HolidayVisit sourceMinistry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana
- Ministry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana — Declaration of Friday, 3rd July 2026 as a Public Holiday (24 June 2026)Visit sourceMinistry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana
- Ministry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana — Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1142)Visit sourceMinistry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana
Frequently Asked Questions About Ghana Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Ghana each year?
Ghana gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Ghana?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Ghana holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Ghana officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Ghana?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.