All 15 Public Holidays for the year 2024 in Ghana: Know all the dates, and get ready to Celebrate! Ghana’s Public Holidays and Commemorative Days in 2024.
Ghanaians have up to 15 days as public holidays for the year 2024. The holidays have been announced by the Ministry of Interior. The exact dates for 13 of the Holidays are known however those for our Muslim brothers and sisters will be determined when they are drawing closer.
Ready, Ghanaians have enjoyed the New Year holiday on the 1st of January as well as Constitution Day on the 7th of January, 2024.
March brings patriotic fervor with Independence Day, followed by the solemn observance of Good Friday and joyous Easter Monday. May Day (Workers’ Day) allows us to honour the backbone of our nation, while Farmer’s Day in December celebrates the heroes who nourish us. Of course, December wouldn’t be complete without the merriment of Christmas and Boxing Day!
Don’t forget, that two important Islamic holidays, Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha, will also grace the calendar, their dates announced by the Office of the Chief Imam later in the year. While not official holidays, African Union Day and Republic Day are also significant occasions to commemorate Pan-African unity and Ghanaian independence.
So, whether you’re planning a family reunion, attending a cultural event, or simply taking a well-deserved break, don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate Ghana’s rich tapestry of history, culture, and faith. Make 2024 a year to remember, one public holiday and commemorative day at a time!
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All 15 Public Holidays in Ghana for 2024
Below are the list of Public Holidays in Ghana for 2024
| Holiday | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1st January Monday | |
| Constitution Day | 7th January Sunday | |
| Independence Day | 6th March Wednesday | |
| Good Friday | 29th March Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 1st April Monday | |
| May Day (Workers’ Day) | 1st May Wednesday | |
| Eid-Ul-Fitr | *** | |
| Eid-Ul-Adha | *** | |
| Founders’ Day | 4th August Sunday | |
| Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | 21st September Saturday | |
| Farmers’ Day | 6th December Friday | |
| Christmas Day | 25th December Wednesday | |
| Boxing Day | 26th December Thursday | |
| African Union Day | 25th May Saturday | |
| Republic Day | 1st July Monday |
We hope these 15 Public Holidays in Ghana for 2024 will guide you to plan your vacations and activities.
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