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Public Holiday
Nationwide
May Day (observed)
Monday, May 3, 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
01
Weekend
SUN
02
Weekend
MON
03
Holiday
3-day weekend (May 1 – May 3)
📣 Traveler notes
Ghana, a West African country, is characterized by its relative stability, English language use, and welcoming population. While the pace of life can be relaxed, visitors are encouraged to engage with the local culture and hospitality.
- 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)
About this holiday
May Day is an observed national holiday commemorating Ghana's declaration of independence from British colonial rule on March 6, 1957. The celebration honors the leaders who achieved independence. If March 6 falls on a weekend, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday.