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 - 2nd January
Independence Day - 6th March
Good Friday - 6th April
Easter Monday - 9th April
May Day - 1st May
Early May Bank Holiday - 7th May
African Unity Day - 25th May
Republic Day Holiday - 2nd July
Eid al Fitr - 19th August
Founders Day - 21st September
Eid al Adha - 26th October
Farmers Day - 7th December
Christmas Day - 25th December
Boxing Day - 26th December
New Years Day - 1st January 2013