Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Ghana
Ghana has 11 long weekends in 2026 and 6 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Constitution Day for a 5-day break.
2026
View all11
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
11
Bridge opps
- 5d
Constitution Day
Sat 3 Jan – Wed 7 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all6
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
6
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Constitution Day
Thu 7 Jan – Sun 10 Jan
Take Friday off
Continue exploring
More for Ghana
Public holidays
Public holidays in Ghana 2026
All 15 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Ghana 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Ghana 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Ghana 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Ghana have in 2026?
Ghana has 11 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Ghana have in 2027?
Ghana has 6 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Ghana?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Constitution Day (Wed 7 Jan). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.