May Day has already passed this year.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, May 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 18
- Day of year
- 121
- Local time zone
- Africa/Accra
- Currency
- GHS
Long-weekend planner
May Day falls on a Friday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Ghana, May Day is on May 1, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, May Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. May Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Ghana.
May Day was on May 1, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next May Day in Ghana is on May 1, 2027.
Other public holidays in Ghana 2026
View all Ghana holidays in 2026 →About these dates
The May Day date for Ghana 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.