1st

This day marks the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it’s a public holiday in many countries including Ghana.

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6th

This day marks the declaration of Ghanaian independence from the British colonial rule.

2nd

A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death.

1st

This holiday is a commemoration of the achievements of workers and the labour force. It is recognized with a march past by various worker groups in all regional capitals.

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20th

This is the second of the two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year. This honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience. (This date is subject to change based on the day of moon sighting.)

4th

This is a national public holiday observed to commemorate the contributions of those who led the struggle for Ghana’s independence, notably the ‘Big Six’.

21st

This holiday commemorates the birthday of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President. Prior to the passing of the Public Holiday Amendment Bill into law in March 2019, the holiday on September 21st was known as Founders’ Day. Founder’s Day is now celebrated with a public holiday on August 4th.

4th-8th

Customer Service Week is an international celebration of the importance of customer service and of the people who serve and support customers on a daily basis.

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4th

Farmer’s Day is a statutory public holiday in Ghana observed on the first Friday of December. It is celebrated to recognise the contributions of farmers and fishers to the socio-economic growth of Ghana. In election years, the Farmer’s Day celebration is held on the first Friday of November.