Ghana public holidays 2027
Every public holiday in Ghana for 2027, with the law and the authority behind the list.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | |
| 7 Jan 2027 | Thursday | Constitution Day | |
| 6 Mar 2027 | Saturday | Independence Day | Falls on a Saturday; the President may declare another day by Executive Instrument |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Date follows Easter |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday | Date follows Easter |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day | Falls on a Saturday; the President may declare another day by Executive Instrument |
| 1 Jul 2027 | Thursday | Republic Day | |
| 21 Sept 2027 | Tuesday | Founders' Day | Falls on a Tuesday; the President may move it to the Monday before or Friday after by Executive Instrument |
| 3 Dec 2027 | Friday | Farmers' Day | First Friday in December |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Eid-ul-Fitr | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Shaqq Day (day after Eid-ul-Fitr) | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Eid-ul-Adha | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
Ghana public holidays 2027: common questions
How many public holidays are there in Ghana in 2027?
Ghana lists 14 public holidays for 2027. 11 have a date in our data and 3 will be set by official announcement. Ghana's holiday list was changed in 2025: 1 July (Republic Day) is back, Shaqq Day was added after Eid-ul-Fitr, and Founders' Day moved from 4 August to 21 September.
What is the next public holiday in Ghana?
Farmers' Day, on Friday, 4 December 2026, in 55 days from the day this page was built.
Who declares public holidays in Ghana?
Ministry of the Interior (President declares substitute days by Executive Instrument).
Which law sets public holidays in Ghana?
Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, 2001 (Act 601), as amended by the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1142).
Source: Ministry of the Interior (President declares substitute days by Executive Instrument). Law: Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, 2001 (Act 601), as amended by the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1142). Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.