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Holidays & Observances in Ghana

Ghana is a country in West Africa. It has a growing economy with quickly advancing technology and a detailed plan for future development. It is made up of many different tribes with different beliefs and over a hundred different languages. Christianity is the predominant religion, and due to its large population, Ghana has the largest Christian population in Africa. It also has a significant amount of Muslims and people who practice indigenous beliefs with multiple deities. Holidays, especially religious ones, are often celebrated differently in different communities.

 

Country Observances

Holiday Date Country Holiday Observance Type Religion/Belief
Christmas Eve Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Christmas Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Boxing Day - St. Stephen's Day Religious/Beliefs Christianity
New Years Eve Popular
New Year's Day Popular
Ramadan Begins Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim
Ghana Independence Day Public
International Women's Day Popular
Laylat Al-Qadr Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim