embassy of the republic of ghana

Ghana has 15 public holidays in a year. These days are observed as statutory holidays with government offices and banks shut. However, most shops open on these days and trading are observed as usual. Details of the statutory holidays are shown below.

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New Year's Day - 2^nd January

Independence Day - 6^th March

Good Friday - 6^th April

Easter Monday - 9^th April

May Day - 1^st May

Early May Bank Holiday - 7^th May

African Unity Day - 25^th May

Republic Day Holiday - 2^nd July

Eid al Fitr - 19^th August

Founders Day - 21^st September

Eid al Adha - 26^th October

Farmers Day - 7^th December

Christmas Day - 25^th December

Boxing Day - 26^th December

New Years Day - 1^st January 2013