Public holidays in Ghana 2026
Ghana has 16 public holidays and days off in 2026. The next one is Farmers' Day on Friday, 4 December, in 31 days.
Public holidays in 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday | Constitution Day |
| Friday | Public Holiday |
| Friday | Independence Day |
| Friday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| Saturday | Shaqq Day |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Friday | Labour Day |
| Wednesday | Eid-ul-Adha |
| Wednesday | Republic Day |
| Friday | Public Holiday |
| Monday | Founder's Day |
| Friday | Farmers' Day Next |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | Boxing Day |
Public holidays in 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day |
| Thursday | Constitution Day |
| Saturday | Independence Day |
| Tuesday | Eid-ul-Fitr (estimated) |
| Wednesday | Shaqq Day (estimated) |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Saturday | Labour Day |
| Sunday | Eid-ul-Adha (estimated) |
| Thursday | Republic Day |
| Tuesday | Founder's Day |
| Friday | Farmers' Day |
| Saturday | Christmas Day |
| Sunday | Boxing Day |
Dates marked “estimated” follow the lunar calendar and may shift by a day once the new moon is sighted.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Ghana in 2026?
16 days. The first is New Year's Day on 1 January, the last is Boxing Day on 26 December.
When is the next public holiday in Ghana?
Farmers' Day: Friday, 4 December, in 31 days.
Is today a public holiday in Ghana?
No. The next public holiday is Farmers' Day on Friday, 4 December, in 31 days.