Official public holidays
Public holidays in Ghana 2027
The 18 national public holidays of Ghana in 2027.
- Friday 1 January
New Year's Day
- Thursday 7 January
Constitution Day
- Saturday 6 March
Independence Day
- Monday 8 March
Independence Day
- Tuesday 9 March
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
End of Ramadan
- Friday 26 March
Good Friday
- Monday 29 March
Easter Monday
- Saturday 1 May
Labour Day
- Monday 3 May
Labour Day
- Sunday 16 May
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
Feast of the Sacrifice
- Monday 17 May
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
- Wednesday 4 August
Founders Day
- Tuesday 21 September
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
- Friday 3 December
Farmers Day
- Saturday 25 December
Christmas Day
- Sunday 26 December
Boxing Day
- Monday 27 December
Christmas Day
- Tuesday 28 December
Boxing Day
Only official national public holidays are included, not regional or local ones.
Dates marked as approximate depend on the observation of the Moon and may vary by a day.
See all countriesFrequently asked questions
How many national public holidays does Ghana have in 2027?
Ghana has 18 national public holidays in 2027.
What are the public holidays in Ghana in 2027?
January 1: New Year's Day; January 7: Constitution Day; March 6: Independence Day; March 8: Independence Day; March 9: End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr); March 26: Good Friday; March 29: Easter Monday; May 1: Labour Day; May 3: Labour Day; May 16: Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha); May 17: Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha); August 4: Founders Day; September 21: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day; December 3: Farmers Day; December 25: Christmas Day; December 26: Boxing Day; December 27: Christmas Day; December 28: Boxing Day.