Constitution Day
Nationwide public holiday in Ghana
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 January | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 7 January | Thursday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Ghana.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Friday 8 January off and get 4 days in a row (Thu 7 Jan – Sun 10 Jan).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Accra around 7 January: high 30°C (86°F), low 25°C (77°F), rain on 33% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Accra. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Thursday 7 January in Accra: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Ghana
Saturday, 6 March 2027
Constitution Day in other countries
Equatorial Guinea
Seychelles
Andorra
Anguilla
Armenia
Cambodia
Cayman Islands
Cook Islands
Dominican Republic
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kosovo
More for Ghana
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.