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Is today a public holiday in Ghana?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Ghana. The next public holiday is Farmers Day on Friday 4 December 2026, in 48 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Africa/Accra time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Ghana?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Ghana.

Next public holiday in Ghana

Farmers Day on Friday 4 December 2026, in 48 days. The last one was Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day on 21 September 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Ghana

HolidayDateWhen
Farmers DayFriday 4 December 2026in 48 days
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
Boxing DaySaturday 26 December 2026in 70 days
Boxing Day (substitute day)substituteMonday 28 December 2026in 72 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
Constitution DayThursday 7 January 2027in 82 days

Public holidays in Ghana in 2026

Ghana has 14 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a weekend. 4 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
7 January 2026WednesdayConstitution Day
6 March 2026FridayIndependence Day
20 March 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
1 May 2026FridayLabour Day
27 May 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
4 August 2026TuesdayFounders Day
21 September 2026MondayKwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
4 December 2026FridayFarmers Day
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayweekendBoxing Day
28 December 2026MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)substitute

Long weekends in Ghana in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Farmers Day: Fri 4 DecemberChristmas Day: Fri 25 DecemberBoxing Day (substitute day): Mon 28 December

Public holidays in Ghana in 2027

Ghana has 18 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Ghana

Is today a public holiday in Ghana?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Ghana, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Ghana?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Ghana.

What is the next public holiday in Ghana?

The next public holiday in Ghana is Farmers Day on Friday 4 December 2026, in 48 days.

How many public holidays does Ghana have in 2026?

Ghana has 14 public holidays in 2026. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 4 are still to come this year.

Does Ghana move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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