Ghana Public Holidays 2026
13 public holidays and 248 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Wed, Jan 7 | Constitution Day | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 6 | Independence Day | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 20 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Wed, May 27 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Day off |
| Tue, Aug 4 | Founders Day | Day off |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 4 | Farmers Day | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Day off |
| Mon, Dec 28 | Boxing Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| May | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 20 | 3 | 31 |
| Total | 248 | 13 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Ghana?
There are 248 business days in 2026 in Ghana, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 13 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Ghana have in 2026?
Ghana has 13 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.