In Ghana, there are about 24 holidays celebrated every year. Here is a list of all Ghanaian 2020 holidays.
Note: Some dates may be modified especially where the holiday date is on a weekend
The Ghana holidays are divided into religious, seasonal observance and the general Ghana public holidays.
| Holiday | Date | Details |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2020 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Constitution Day | January 7, 2020 | Constitution Day is a public holiday in Ghana |
| Independence Day | March 6, 2020 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Ghana |
| March Equinox | March 20, 2020 | March Equinox in Ghana |
| Good Friday | April 10, 2020 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance. |
| Easter Sunday | April 12, 2020 | Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | April 13, 2020 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| May Day | May 1, 2020 | Labor Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Mothers’ Day | May 10, 2020 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers. |
| Id ul Fitr | May 24, 2020 | Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast. |
| June Solstice | June 20, 2020 | June Solstice in Ghana |
| Fathers’ Day | June 21, 2020 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| Eid al-Adha | July 31, 2020 | Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hajj to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. |
| Founders’ Day | August 4, 2020 | Founders’ Day is a public holiday in Ghana |
| Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | September 21, 2020 | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day is a public holiday in Ghana |
| September Equinox | September 22, 2020 | September Equinox in Ghana (Accra) |
| Farmer’s Day | December 4, 2020 | Farmer’s Day is a public holiday in Ghana |
| December Solstice | December 21, 2020 | December Solstice in Ghana (Accra) |
| Christmas Eve | December 24, 2020 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2020 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25. |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2020 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Ghana |
| New Year’s Eve | December 31, 2020 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year. |
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