Workers' Day
Nationwide public holiday in Ghana
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 May | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2024 | 1 May | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2025 | 1 May | 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 2 May off and get 4 days in a row (Thu 1 May – Sun 4 May).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Accra around 1 May: high 29°C (85°F), low 27°C (80°F), rain on 87% 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 1 May in Accra: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Ghana
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Workers' Day in other countries
Cabo Verde
Eswatini
Guinea-Bissau
Lesotho
Namibia
Nigeria
Sao Tome and Principe
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Brazil
Malta
Paraguay
More for Ghana
All public holidays in Ghana by year:
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.