In this post, we are going to share with you all the statutory Public holidays in Ghana.
A public holiday is a big investment for a nation, so they are usually reserved for only the most important occasions. So the reasons for national holidays to be called can tell us a lot about the moments and people that have been important in a nation’s history.
Public holidays help us in the following way:
- Promotes Cultural Unity among the people.
- Increases time spent with family.
- Gives time to follow your Hobbies & Passion so that you are relieved of your stress and enjoy unconditionally.
- It also gives us a chance to travel, which makes us spend, thereby increasing in investment, and that’s good for a Healthy Economy.
Public Holidays In Ghana 2022
Below are the public holidays in Ghana for 2022 that must be observed as such;
| Date | Holiday Name | Holiday Type | Holiday Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 01 SATURDAY | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday | |
| January 03 MONDAY | New Year’s Day (in lieu) | Public Holiday | |
| January 07 FRIDAY | Constitution Day | Public Holiday | |
| March 06 SUNDAY | Independence Day | Public Holiday | National Day |
| April 15 FRIDAY | Good Friday | Public Holiday | |
| April 18 MONDAY | Easter Monday | Public Holiday | |
| May 01 SUNDAY | Workers’ Day | Public Holiday | International Workers’ Day |
| May 02 MONDAY | Workers’ Day (in lieu) | Public Holiday | International Workers’ Day |
| May 03 TUESDAY | Eid ul-Fitr | Public Holiday | End of Ramadan |
| May 25 WEDNESDAY | African Union Day | Not A Public Holiday | Commemorative Day |
| July 10 SUNDAY | Eidul-Adha | Public Holiday | Feast of the Sacrifice |
| August 04 THURSDAY | Founders’ Day | Public Holiday | |
| August 05 FRIDAY | Founders’ Day (in lieu) | Public Holiday | |
| September 21 WEDNESDAY | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | Public Holiday | |
| December 02 FRIDAY | Farmer’s Day | Public Holiday | 1st Friday in December |
| December 25 SUNDAY | Christmas Day | Public Holiday | |
| December 26 MONDAY | Boxing Day (in lieu) | Public Holiday | |
| December 27 TUESDAY | Christmas Day (in lieu) | Public Holiday |
Conclusion
Knowing the Public Holidays in Ghana is very important because it can help you plan your year well. We provided above all the statutory holidays expected to be observed in Ghana.
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