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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Founders' Day
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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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
4-Day Block
SAT
01
Weekend
SUN
02
Weekend
MON
03
Bridge Day
TUE
04
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on August 3
📣 Traveler notes
Ghana is a stable West African country with good infrastructure and English as the primary language, making it suitable for first-time travelers. Visitors often appreciate the authentic local experience, even if the pace is relaxed and tourist sites are not highly organized.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Independence Day (March 6)
- Easter (Good Friday and Easter Monday)
- Republic Day (July 1)
- Founders' Day (September 21)
- Greetings are essential; a simple salutation combined with 'Good morning' or 'Good afternoon' is expected. The unique Ghanaian handshake involves a sliding motion followed by snapping the thumb and middle finger together. Dress appropriately for specific events (e.g., black/white for funerals, bright colors for weddings); consult your host for guidance.
About this holiday
Founders' Day is a national public holiday celebrating the contributions of key figures, particularly the 'Big Six,' instrumental in Ghana's struggle for independence.