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Public Holiday Nationwide

Eid ul-Adha (observed, estimated)

Monday, May 17, 2027
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Reduced
  • Restaurants Reduced
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block
SAT 15 Weekend
SUN 16 Weekend
MON 17 Holiday

3-day weekend (May 15 – May 17)

📣 Traveler notes

Ghana is a stable, welcoming destination in West Africa, suitable for first-time visitors. English is widely spoken, and the local population is generally helpful. Travelers should prepare for a relaxed pace and fewer highly organized tourist attractions.

  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Independence Day (March 6)
  • Easter (Good Friday and Easter Monday)
  • Republic Day (July 1)
  • Founder's Day (September 21)
  • Initiating greetings is crucial. Always greet people using a salute and an appropriate time-of-day greeting. The standard handshake involves snapping the thumb and middle fingers. When attending events, dress respectfully, following local customs confirmed by hosts (e.g., colors for funerals or weddings).

About this holiday

Eid al-Adha is a major Islamic holiday. Details regarding the holiday in Ghana are limited.