See all the holidays to be observed in Ghana in 2025  

The Ministry of Interior has released the list of statutory public holidays and commemorative days to be observed in Ghana for the year 2025. 

These holidays provide citizens the opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and commemorate significant events in the nation's history and culture.  

Statutory Public Holidays;

1. New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1  
2. Constitution Day – Tuesday, January 7 
3. Independence Day – Thursday, March  6
4. Good Friday – Friday, April 18  
5. Easter Monday – Monday, April 21 
6. May Day (Workers’ Day) – Thursday, May 1  
7. Founders’ Day – Monday, August 4  
8. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day – Sunday, September 21
9. Farmers’ Day – Friday, December 5  
10. Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25 
11. Boxing Day – Friday, December 26

The dates for Eid-Ul-Fitr and Eid-Ul-Adha, which are movable feasts, will be announced later in the year by the Office of the Chief Imam.  

Commemorative Days  

1. African Union Day – Sunday, May 25  
2. Republic Day – Tuesday, July 1  

It is important to note that while commemorative days are equally as important, they are not observed as public holidays.  

The Ministry encourages all citizens to take note of these dates and plan accordingly. The holiday schedule reflects Ghana's cultural and historical diversity, offering moments to celebrate national achievements and honour the nation's heritage.