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Republic Day
Ghana

Republic Day 2023, 2024 and 2025 in Ghana

In the West African nation of Ghana, every 1 July is Republic Day to commemorate the establishment of Ghana as an independent republic in 1960.

YearDateDayHoliday
20231 JulSatRepublic Day *
20241 JulMonRepublic Day *
20251 JulTueRepublic Day *
20261 JulWedRepublic Day *
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Note: Republic Day is a Commemorative Day, hence it is not observed as a public holiday.

Before European colonisers ever arrived in what is now Ghana, the region was home to the famed Ashanti Empire, which was rich in such coveted luxury items as gold and ivory. Although the Portuguese were the first to discover the empire in the late 1400’s and several colonial powers fought for control, the British finally prevailed in the late 19th Century.

Following World War II, the British Empire was greatly weakened and could not hold onto its colonies as earlier. Ghana sensed the opportunity, and demonstrations for independence began. In 1952, independence leader Kwame Nkrumah was elected, and the British finally negotiated and agreed to allow Ghanan independence on 1 July, 1957.

Ghana was the first African colonial nation to become an independent republic. And although its subsequent history has been tumultuous, it has remained a free, democratic state since 1996.

Republic Day in Ghana is marked by family gatherings, patriotic programs, and the honouring of senior citizens. It is also a great off-day to use to explore Accra or tour natural wonders like the Wli Waterfalls.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
20221 JulFriRepublic Day *
20211 JulThuRepublic Day *
20201 JulWedRepublic Day *
20191 JulMonRepublic Day *
20181 JulSunRepublic Day *
2 JulMonRepublic Day Holiday *
20171 JulSatRepublic Day *
3 JulMonRepublic Day Holiday *