Ghana Public Holidays 2027 (Provisional)
Ghana observes 13 regular statutory public holidays under Act 601 (as amended by Act 1142 in 2025). The 2027 schedule is provisional pending official annual gazette notices by the Ministry of the Interior and astronomical confirmation of Islamic festivals (Eid-Ul-Fitr and Eid-Ul-Adha) by the National Chief Imam. Under Section 3 of Act 601, holidays falling on Saturday or Sunday—such as Independence Day (March 6), May Day (May 1), and Christmas Day (Dec 25)—are expected to be observed on the following Monday by executive instrument.
At a glance
Ghana has 14 known statutory holiday dates in 2027; the exact days off and make-up workday arrangement are still pending the official announcement.
Provisional — pending official confirmation
| Public holidays | 14 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | — |
| Longest break | — |
| Long weekends | — |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2027), Constitution Day (January 7, 2027), Independence Day (March 6, 2027), Eid-Ul-Fitr (March 10, 2027), Shaqq Day (March 11, 2027), Good Friday (March 26, 2027), Easter Monday (March 29, 2027), Workers’ Day (May Day) (May 1, 2027), Eid-Ul-Adha (May 17, 2027), Republic Day (July 1, 2027), Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (Founder's Day) (September 21, 2027), National Farmers' Day (December 3, 2027), Christmas Day (December 25, 2027), Boxing Day (December 26, 2027)
Ghana public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayFalls on Friday, opening 2027 with an automatic three-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| January 7, 2027 | Thursday | Constitution DayCommemorates the 1993 Fourth Republican Constitution. Falls on Thursday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 6, 2027 | Saturday | Independence DayFalls on Saturday in 2027; expected to be observed on Monday March 8 under Act 601.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 10, 2027 | Wednesday | Eid-Ul-FitrEstimated date. Subject to crescent moon sighting confirmed by the Chief Imam and gazetted by the Ministry.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 11, 2027 | Thursday | Shaqq DayStatutory holiday observed the day immediately following Eid-Ul-Fitr.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good FridayFalls on Friday, opening the nationwide Easter four-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter MondayStatutory holiday concluding the Easter long weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Workers’ Day (May Day)Falls on Saturday in 2027; expected to be observed on Monday May 3 under Act 601.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | Eid-Ul-AdhaEstimated date. Subject to lunar observation and annual declaration by the Ministry of the Interior.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 1, 2027 | Thursday | Republic DayReinstated statutory public holiday under Act 1142. Falls on Thursday in 2027.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 21, 2027 | Tuesday | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (Founder's Day)Falls on Tuesday in 2027, celebrating the legacy of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 3, 2027 | Friday | National Farmers' DayFirst Friday in December, delivering a three-day celebration of agricultural workers.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas DayFalls on Saturday in 2027; expected to be observed with Monday/Tuesday substitution.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing DayFalls on Sunday in 2027; expected to be observed on a subsequent weekday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Statutory public holidays
13 days (provisional)
Data status
Provisional (pending gazette)
Islamic holidays status
Estimated (moon sighting)
Reinstated holiday
Republic Day (Jul 1)
2027 Ghana calendar
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Ghana long weekends in 2027
New Year weekend
3 daysJan 1 – 3
January 1 on Friday provides an automatic three-day weekend.
Easter long weekend
4 daysMar 26 – 29
Good Friday to Easter Monday creates a four-day national holiday break.
Eid-Ul-Adha
3 daysMay 15 – 17
Farmers’ Day weekend
3 daysDec 3 – 5
First Friday in December delivers a three-day celebration.
Provisional nature of the 2027 holiday calendar
While fixed-date holidays like Independence Day (March 6) and Republic Day (July 1) are firmly anchored in legislation, the dates for Islamic festivals depend on astronomical observations, and weekend substitution days are formally enacted by the President via executive instrument during the calendar year.
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Official sources & data
- Ministry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana — Statutory Public Holidays and Commemorative DaysVisit sourceMinistry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana
- Parliament of Ghana — Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1142)Visit sourceParliament of Ghana
- Ministry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana — Official Gazettes and Holiday DeclarationsVisit sourceMinistry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana
Frequently asked questions
What are the official public holidays in Ghana in 2027?
Ghana has 14 official public holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (January 1, 2027), Constitution Day (January 7, 2027), Independence Day (March 6, 2027), Eid-Ul-Fitr (March 10, 2027), Shaqq Day (March 11, 2027), Good Friday (March 26, 2027), Easter Monday (March 29, 2027), Workers’ Day (May Day) (May 1, 2027), Eid-Ul-Adha (May 17, 2027), Republic Day (July 1, 2027), Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (Founder's Day) (September 21, 2027), National Farmers' Day (December 3, 2027), Christmas Day (December 25, 2027), Boxing Day (December 26, 2027).
Are Ghana’s 2027 public holiday dates confirmed?
The dates are provisional. Fixed holidays are set by Act 601 and Act 1142, but Islamic holiday dates require crescent moon sighting, and weekend substitution declarations are published by the Ministry of the Interior closer to the time.
Will there be a substitute holiday for Independence Day on Saturday March 6, 2027?
Yes. Under Section 3 of Act 601, the government routinely declares the following Monday (March 8, 2027) an official public holiday when a statutory holiday falls on Saturday.
Is Republic Day (July 1) observed in Ghana in 2027?
Yes. Reinstated by Act 1142 in 2025, Republic Day is an established permanent statutory public holiday and falls on Thursday July 1, 2027.
When are the tentative dates for Eid in Ghana in 2027?
Eid-Ul-Fitr is projected around March 10–11, 2027, and Eid-Ul-Adha around May 17, 2027, subject to lunar sighting confirmed by the Office of the National Chief Imam.
When is National Farmers’ Day held in Ghana in 2027?
National Farmers’ Day is observed on the first Friday in December, which falls on Friday December 3, 2027.
