Quick answer: Ghana has 246 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 3 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 19 | 4 |
| April | 20 | 2 |
| May | 19 | 2 |
| June | 22 | 0 |
| July | 22 | 1 |
| August | 21 | 0 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 22 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 20 | 4 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Ghana)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Constitution Day |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Day off for Constitution Day |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Eid ul-Fitr |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Eid ul-Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Day off for Eid ul-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | May Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Founders' Day |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Farmer's Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Day off for Boxing Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
19 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Ghana in 2026?
Ghana has 246 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 17 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
January, March and May has the fewest working days, with 19.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.