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Public Holiday
Nationwide
May Day
Monday, May 1, 2028
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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
29
Weekend
SUN
30
Weekend
MON
01
Holiday
3-day weekend (April 29 – May 1)
📣 Traveler notes
Ghana, located in West Africa, is a stable and welcoming destination for first-time visitors. English is widely spoken, and the infrastructure is generally reliable. The atmosphere is generally relaxed, which contributes to the country's unique character.
- 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)
- Always greet people using a verbal greeting and a salute. The customary handshake involves a slide down the hand, followed by a simultaneous snap of the thumb and middle finger. When attending special events, inquire with hosts about the specific dress code (e.g., black for funerals, bright colors for weddings).
About this holiday
May Day is a national holiday commemorating Ghana's Independence Day, celebrating the country's self-governance achieved following its independence from British colonial rule, declared by Kwame Nkrumah on March 6, 1957. Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain this status. The public observance of this holiday generally falls on the following Monday if the actual date is a weekend.