Ghanaian Holidays and Observances for 2024.

The Ghanaian government has released a list of public holidays and commemorative days for 2024. The list includes a variety of holidays, from religious holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to national holidays like Independence Day and Christmas Day.

Some of the notable holidays on the list include:

New Year's Day (January 1st): A day to celebrate the beginning of a new year.

Constitution Day (January 7th): A day to celebrate the adoption of the Ghanaian constitution in 1992.

Independence Day (March 6th): A day to celebrate Ghana's independence from British rule in 1957.

Good Friday (March 29th): A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Easter Monday (April 1st): A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

May Day (Workers' Day) (May 1st): A day to celebrate workers' rights.

Eid al-Fitr (May 13th): A Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan.

Eid al-Adha (July 9th): A Muslim holiday commemorating the sacrifice of Abraham.

Founders' Day (August 4th): A day to celebrate the founding fathers of Ghana.

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (September 21st): A day to celebrate the first president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah.

Farmers' Day (December 6th): A day to celebrate the contributions of Ghanaian farmers.

Christmas Day (December 25th): A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Boxing Day (December 26th): A day to relax and enjoy time with family and friends after Christmas.

In addition to the public holidays, there are also several commemorative days in Ghana. These days are not public holidays, but they are important days to remember and reflect on. Some of the notable commemorative days on the list include:

African Union Day (May 25th): A day to celebrate the founding of the African Union.

Republic Day (July 1st): A day to celebrate the establishment of Ghana as a republic in 1960.

The Ghanaian government has encouraged Ghanaians to celebrate the holidays and observances respectfully and responsibly.