Long weekends in Ghana, 2026.
Ghana, 2026: 8 long weekends. 6 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 2, for 29 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 6 March to 8 March: 3 days off, no leave needed (Independence Day)
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (May Day)
- 19 September to 21 September: 3 days off, no leave needed (Founders Day)
- 4 December to 6 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Farmers' Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, Boxing Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 3 January to 7 January: 5 days off, take Mon 5 Jan and Tue 6 Jan as leave (Constitution Day)
- 27 June to 1 July: 5 days off, take Mon 29 Jun and Tue 30 Jun as leave (Republic Day)
Public holidays in Ghana, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday 7 January | Constitution Day |
| Friday 6 March | Independence Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | May Day |
| Wednesday 1 July | Republic Day |
| Monday 21 September | Founders Day |
| Friday 4 December | Farmers' Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | Boxing Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Ghana in 2026?
Ghana has 6 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Ghana in 2026?
Constitution Day: taking 2 days of leave gives 5 days off, from 3 January to 7 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Ghana have in 2026?
Ghana has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 10 of them fall on a weekday.