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Founders Day
Monday, September 21, 2026 · 45 days
Ghana has 11 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 11 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Ghanaian public holidays or Ghanaian bank holidays? Ghana public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Ghana celebrates 11 public holidays in 2026. These include 11 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Constitution Day (on January 7), Independence Day (on March 6), Good Friday (on April 3) and Easter Monday (on April 6).
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Ghana holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendMar 6 – Mar 83 days
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 64 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Long weekendSep 19 – Sep 213 days
- Long weekendDec 4 – Dec 63 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana has 11 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Founders Day on September 21, 2026.
The next public holiday in Ghana is Founders Day on September 21, 2026.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 7 long weekends in Ghana in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Ghana is Founders Day on September 21, 2026.