Public holiday calendar
Public holidays: Ghana
Stored dates cover the current and following year. Each entry states national or regional scope and substitute dates; local exceptions are not exhaustively covered.
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Type | Customs closed | Transport affected | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National | |||
| Jan 7, 2026observed on Jan 9, 2026 | Constitution Day | National | |||
| Mar 6, 2026 | Independence Day | National | |||
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | National | |||
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | National | |||
| May 1, 2026 | May Day | National | |||
| Jul 1, 2026observed on Jul 3, 2026 | Republic Day | National | |||
| Sep 21, 2026 | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (Founders' Day) | National | |||
| Dec 4, 2026 | Farmer's Day | National | |||
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National | |||
| Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | National |
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2026
Constitution Day
Jan 7, 2026 · observed on Jan 9, 2026
Independence Day
Mar 6, 2026
Good Friday
Apr 3, 2026
Easter Monday
Apr 6, 2026
May Day
May 1, 2026
Republic Day
Jul 1, 2026 · observed on Jul 3, 2026
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (Founders' Day)
Sep 21, 2026
Farmer's Day
Dec 4, 2026
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
Boxing Day
Dec 26, 2026
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, Public Holidays Act (Act 601) · Ministry of the Interior (Erklärung 9.1.2026) · Ministry of the Interior (Erklärung 3.7.2026)
A public holiday does not establish a customs closure or driving ban. Confirm cut-off times, clearance and terminal or warehouse opening hours with the responsible operator.