Ghana Public Holidays 2026
Ghana observes 13 regular statutory public holidays under Act 601 (as amended by Act 1142 in 2025). The Ministry of the Interior has gazetted official dates for 2026, including Eid-Ul-Adha on Wednesday May 27, 2026. Because Boxing Day (December 26) falls on a Saturday, the Ministry has declared Monday December 28 as an official observed public holiday under Section 3 of the Act. Natural three-day breaks fall on Independence Day (Friday March 6), Workers’ Day (Friday May 1), Founder’s Day (Monday Sept 21), and Farmers’ Day (Friday Dec 4), alongside the four-day Easter weekend.
At a glance
Ghana has 15 official public holidays (15 days off) in 2026 and 7 long weekends; the longest break is Easter long weekend (Apr 3 – 6, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 15 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 15 |
| Longest break | Easter long weekend · 4 days (Apr 3 – 6) |
| Long weekends | 7 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Constitution Day (January 7, 2026), Independence Day (March 6, 2026), Eid-Ul-Fitr (March 20, 2026), Shaqq Day (March 21, 2026), Good Friday (April 3, 2026), Easter Monday (April 6, 2026), Workers’ Day (May Day) (May 1, 2026), Eid-Ul-Adha (May 27, 2026), Republic Day (July 1, 2026), Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (Founder's Day) (September 21, 2026), National Farmers' Day (December 4, 2026), Christmas Day (December 25, 2026), Boxing Day (December 26, 2026), Boxing Day (Observed) (December 28, 2026)
Ghana public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayFalls on Thursday in 2026.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| January 7, 2026 | Wednesday | Constitution DayCommemorates the Fourth Republican Constitution of 1993. Falls on Wednesday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 6, 2026 | Friday | Independence DayMarks freedom in 1957. Falls on Friday, delivering an automatic three-day national holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Eid-Ul-FitrMarks the end of Ramadan. Announced by the Office of the National Chief Imam.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Shaqq DayStatutory holiday observed the day immediately following Eid-Ul-Fitr.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good FridayFalls on Friday, opening the four-day nationwide Easter weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter MondayStatutory holiday concluding the Easter festival break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Workers’ Day (May Day)Falls on Friday in 2026, delivering an automatic three-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-Ul-AdhaOfficially declared a statutory public holiday by the Minister for the Interior for Wednesday 27 May 2026.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Republic DayReinstated statutory public holiday under Act 1142. Falls on Wednesday in 2026.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 21, 2026 | Monday | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (Founder's Day)Falls on Monday in 2026, delivering an automatic three-day long weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 4, 2026 | Friday | National Farmers' DayFirst Friday in December, delivering a three-day celebration of Ghana’s farmers and fishermen.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayFalls on Friday in 2026.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing DayFalls on Saturday; observed on Monday December 28 under Ministry of the Interior declaration.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (Observed)Official observed public holiday gazetted by the Ministry because December 26 fell on a Saturday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Statutory public holidays
14 days
Weekend substitution day
Mon Dec 28 (Boxing Day)
Gazetted Eid-Ul-Adha
Wed May 27, 2026
Natural 3-day weekends
4 breaks
2026 Ghana calendar
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Ghana long weekends in 2026
Independence Day weekend
3 daysMar 6 – 8
March 6 falls on Friday, creating a three-day national weekend.
Eid-Ul-Fitr & Shaqq Day
3 daysMar 20 – 22
Easter long weekend
4 daysApr 3 – 6
Good Friday to Easter Monday creates a four-day national holiday break.
May Day weekend
3 daysMay 1 – 3
May 1 falls on Friday, providing an automatic three-day weekend.
Founder’s Day weekend
3 daysSep 19 – 21
September 21 falls on Monday, creating a three-day break.
Farmers’ Day weekend
3 daysDec 4 – 6
First Friday in December delivers a three-day agricultural weekend.
Christmas & Boxing Day break
4 daysDec 25 – 28
Friday Christmas Day through Monday Boxing Day (observed) creates a four-day year-end holiday.
Gazetted schedule by the Ministry of the Interior
The Ministry of the Interior of Ghana periodically issues statutory declarations under the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act. For 2026, the Minister confirmed Eid-Ul-Adha for Wednesday May 27 and reaffirmed the substitution of Saturday Boxing Day to Monday December 28.
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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
- 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 — Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1142)Visit sourceMinistry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana
Frequently asked questions
How many statutory public holidays are there in Ghana in 2026?
Ghana has 13 regular statutory holidays plus one official observed substitution day for Boxing Day (Monday Dec 28), making 14 total days off.
What is the longest holiday break in Ghana in 2026?
The longest break in Ghana is Easter long weekend (Apr 3 – 6, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in Ghana in 2026?
Ghana has 15 official public holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Constitution Day (January 7, 2026), Independence Day (March 6, 2026), Eid-Ul-Fitr (March 20, 2026), Shaqq Day (March 21, 2026), Good Friday (April 3, 2026), Easter Monday (April 6, 2026), Workers’ Day (May Day) (May 1, 2026), Eid-Ul-Adha (May 27, 2026), Republic Day (July 1, 2026), Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (Founder's Day) (September 21, 2026), National Farmers' Day (December 4, 2026), Christmas Day (December 25, 2026), Boxing Day (December 26, 2026), Boxing Day (Observed) (December 28, 2026).
Why is Monday December 28 a public holiday in Ghana in 2026?
Because Boxing Day (December 26) falls on a Saturday, Section 3 of Act 601 empowers the government to declare the following Monday an official observed public holiday.
When is Eid-Ul-Adha celebrated in Ghana in 2026?
The Minister for the Interior officially declared Wednesday May 27, 2026, as the statutory public holiday marking Eid-Ul-Adha.
What are the main long weekends in Ghana in 2026?
Key long weekends include Independence Day (March 6–8), Easter (April 3–6), Workers’ Day (May 1–3), Founder’s Day (Sept 19–21), Farmers’ Day (Dec 4–6), and Christmas/Boxing Day (Dec 25–28).
Is August 4 celebrated as a public holiday in Ghana in 2026?
No. August 4 was officially removed from the statutory public holiday list by Act 1142 in 2025.
