Ghana Public Holidays 2028 (Provisional)
Ghana’s 2028 public holiday calendar observes 13 regular statutory holidays governed by Act 601 and Act 1142. The year features numerous natural long weekends, including Constitution Day (Friday Jan 7), Independence Day (Monday March 6), Workers’ Day (Monday May 1), and National Farmers’ Day (Friday Dec 1), along with the standard Easter four-day weekend. Dates for Islamic festivals and weekend substitutions remain provisional pending ministerial publication.
At a glance
Ghana has 14 known statutory holiday dates in 2028; 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, 2028), Constitution Day (January 7, 2028), Eid-Ul-Fitr (February 28, 2028), Shaqq Day (February 29, 2028), Independence Day (March 6, 2028), Good Friday (April 14, 2028), Easter Monday (April 17, 2028), Workers’ Day (May Day) (May 1, 2028), Eid-Ul-Adha (May 5, 2028), Republic Day (July 1, 2028), Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (Founder's Day) (September 21, 2028), National Farmers' Day (December 1, 2028), Christmas Day (December 25, 2028), Boxing Day (December 26, 2028)
Ghana public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | Saturday | New Year's DayFalls on Saturday in 2028; expected to be observed on Monday January 3 under Act 601.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| January 7, 2028 | Friday | Constitution DayFalls on Friday in 2028, creating an immediate three-day long weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 28, 2028 | Monday | Eid-Ul-FitrEstimated date. Subject to crescent moon sighting confirmed by the National Chief Imam.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 29, 2028 | Tuesday | Shaqq DayStatutory holiday observed the day immediately following Eid-Ul-Fitr. Leap year date.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 6, 2028 | Monday | Independence DayFalls on Monday in 2028, creating a natural three-day holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 14, 2028 | Friday | Good FridayMarks the start of the Easter four-day national break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 17, 2028 | Monday | Easter MondayStatutory holiday concluding the Easter long weekend break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2028 | Monday | Workers’ Day (May Day)Falls on Monday in 2028, delivering a natural three-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 5, 2028 | Friday | Eid-Ul-AdhaEstimated date. Subject to lunar observation and gazette announcement by the Ministry of the Interior.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 1, 2028 | Saturday | Republic DayReinstated statutory public holiday under Act 1142. Falls on Saturday in 2028; expected Monday observance.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 21, 2028 | Thursday | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (Founder's Day)Falls on Thursday in 2028, honoring Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 1, 2028 | Friday | National Farmers' DayFirst Friday in December, delivering a three-day celebration of agriculture.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2028 | Monday | Christmas DayFalls on Monday in 2028, forming a four-day year-end holiday window with Boxing Day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 26, 2028 | Tuesday | Boxing DayFalls on Tuesday in 2028 immediately following Christmas Day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Statutory public holidays
13 days (provisional)
Natural long weekends
6 long breaks
Data status
Provisional (pending gazette)
Reinstated holiday
Republic Day (Jul 1)
2028 Ghana calendar
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Ghana long weekends in 2028
Constitution Day weekend
3 daysJan 7 – 9
January 7 on Friday provides an automatic three-day weekend.
Eid-Ul-Fitr & Shaqq Day
4 daysFeb 26 – 29
Independence Day weekend
3 daysMar 4 – 6
March 6 on Monday provides a natural three-day break.
Easter long weekend
4 daysApr 14 – 17
Good Friday to Easter Monday creates a four-day national holiday break.
May Day weekend
3 daysApr 29 – May 1
May 1 on Monday provides a natural three-day weekend.
Eid-Ul-Adha
3 daysMay 5 – 7
Farmers’ Day weekend
3 daysDec 1 – 3
First Friday in December delivers a three-day celebration.
Christmas & Boxing Day weekend
4 daysDec 23 – 26
Saturday through Tuesday creates an extended year-end break.
Calendar highlights and statutory breaks in 2028
The year 2028 is exceptionally rich in natural three- and four-day long weekends in Ghana, including Constitution Day, Independence Day, Easter, May Day, National Farmers’ Day, and the Christmas/Boxing Day window. The dates for Eid festivals will be formally fixed closer to the date upon confirmation by the National Chief Imam.
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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 2028?
Ghana has 14 official public holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (January 1, 2028), Constitution Day (January 7, 2028), Eid-Ul-Fitr (February 28, 2028), Shaqq Day (February 29, 2028), Independence Day (March 6, 2028), Good Friday (April 14, 2028), Easter Monday (April 17, 2028), Workers’ Day (May Day) (May 1, 2028), Eid-Ul-Adha (May 5, 2028), Republic Day (July 1, 2028), Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (Founder's Day) (September 21, 2028), National Farmers' Day (December 1, 2028), Christmas Day (December 25, 2028), Boxing Day (December 26, 2028).
How many long weekends are there in Ghana in 2028?
Ghana features at least six major statutory long weekends in 2028: Constitution Day (3 days), Independence Day (3 days), Easter (4 days), Workers’ Day (3 days), National Farmers’ Day (3 days), and Christmas/Boxing Day (4 days).
When is Independence Day celebrated in Ghana in 2028?
Independence Day is celebrated on Monday March 6, 2028, forming a nationwide three-day holiday weekend from March 4 to March 6.
Is Republic Day (July 1) a statutory public holiday in 2028?
Yes. Reinstated by Act 1142, July 1 is a permanent statutory public holiday. In 2028, it falls on Saturday and is expected to be observed on Monday July 3 under Act 601.
When will the 2028 Islamic holidays in Ghana be confirmed?
The exact dates for Eid-Ul-Fitr and Eid-Ul-Adha will be gazetted by the Ministry of the Interior following the astronomical crescent moon sighting by the National Chief Imam in 2028.
Does Ghana observe bridge days or make-up workdays in 2028?
Ghana does not use Saturday/Sunday make-up workdays. Weekend holidays are observed on the following Monday, but mid-week isolated holidays are not formally bridged to weekends under standard statutory rules.
