Calendars & Holidays

Ghana public holidays 2027

18public holidays
7long weekends
4bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in Ghana in 2027

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1FridayNew Year's Day
Jan 7ThursdayConstitution Day
Mar 6SaturdayIndependence Day
Mar 8MondayIndependence Day (substitute day)
Mar 9TuesdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
Mar 26FridayGood Friday
Mar 29MondayEaster Monday
May 1SaturdayLabour Day
May 3MondayLabour Day (substitute day)
May 16SundayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
May 17MondayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) (substitute day)
Aug 4WednesdayFounders Day
Sep 21TuesdayKwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
Dec 3FridayFarmers Day
Dec 25SaturdayChristmas Day
Dec 26SundayBoxing Day
Dec 27MondayChristmas Day (substitute day)
Dec 28TuesdayBoxing Day (substitute day)

In 2027, Ghana has 18 public holidays, counting 5 substitute days that replace a holiday falling on a weekend. 13 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 and the last one is Boxing Day (substitute day) on Tuesday, December 28, 2027.

Long weekends in 2027

Best bridge days to book

Take these days off to connect public holidays with the weekend:

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Jan 8 (1 day)4 days off (Jan 7 to Jan 10)Constitution Day
Sep 20 (1 day)4 days off (Sep 18 to Sep 21)Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
Aug 2, Aug 3 (2 days)5 days off (Jul 31 to Aug 4)Founders Day
Aug 5, Aug 6 (2 days)5 days off (Aug 4 to Aug 8)Founders Day

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Ghana have in 2027?

18, including 5 substitute days. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.

How many long weekends are there in Ghana in 2027?

7, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Jan 1 to Jan 3 (New Year's Day). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2027 holidays in Ghana fall on a weekend?

Independence Day (Saturday, March 6, 2027), Labour Day (Saturday, May 1, 2027), Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) (Sunday, May 16, 2027), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25, 2027), Boxing Day (Sunday, December 26, 2027). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for Ghana: 2026, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2027 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.