Ghana 2026
Explore the full Ghana 2026 calendar with 9 official public holidays, lunar phases, and commemorative dates. Use this page to plan travel, time off, and important events across the year.
Key public holidays: 2026-01-01 (New Year's Day); 2026-01-07 (Constitution Day); 2026-03-06 (Independence Day).
Independence Day (2026-03-06) falls on a Friday, creating a strong long-weekend window for travel and time off.
Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan Thu | New Year's Day | Public |
| 07 Jan Wed | Constitution Day | Public |
| 06 Mar Fri | Independence Day | Public |
| 20 Mar Fri | Eid al-Fitr | Religious |
| 03 Apr Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 06 Apr Mon | Easter Monday | Religious |
| 01 May Fri | Workers' Day | Public |
| 25 May Mon | Africa Union Day | Public |
| 27 May Wed | Eid al-Adha | Religious |
| 01 Jul Wed | Republic Day | Public |
| 04 Aug Tue | Founder's Day | Public |
| 21 Sep Mon | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | Public |
| 25 Dec Fri | Christmas Day | Religious |
| 26 Dec Sat | Boxing Day | Public |
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