Public Holidays

Ghana has 12 public holidays in a year. These days are observed as statutory holidays with government offices and banks shut. However, most shops open on these days and trading are observed as usual. Details of the statutory holidays are shown below.

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New Year's Day - 1 January

Independence Day - 6 March

Good Friday

Easter Monday

Labour Day - 1 May

Republic Day - 1 July

Farmers Day - First Friday in December

Christmas Day - 25 December

Boxing Day - 26 December

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