Below you'll find 2016's official holidays for Ghana. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Ghana Public Holidays 2016
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There are 16 public holidays in Ghana for 2016. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| 2016-03-06 | Sun | Independence Day |
| 2016-03-07 | Mon | Independence Day (substitute day) |
| 2016-03-25 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 2016-03-28 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 2016-05-01 | Sun | Labour Day |
| 2016-05-02 | Mon | Labour Day (substitute day) |
| 2016-07-06 | Wed | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 2016-08-04 | Thu | Founders Day |
| 2016-09-11 | Sun | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 2016-09-12 | Mon | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) (substitute day) |
| 2016-09-21 | Wed | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day |
| 2016-12-02 | Fri | Farmers Day |
| 2016-12-25 | Sun | Christmas Day |
| 2016-12-26 | Mon | Boxing Day |
| 2016-12-27 | Tue | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
Experience Ghana's Rich Culture Through its Public Holidays
Ghana's public holidays reflect its unique history and traditions. This guide highlights key celebrations that showcase Ghanaian culture.
Ghana Public Holidays 2016
New Year's Day (New Year's Day) - January 1, 2016
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