Is New Year’s Day a Public Holiday in Ghana?
New Year’s Day is a public holiday for the general population according to Ghana Holidays 2025. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.
Popular Destinations To Visit In Ghana For New Year
Ghana hosts some of the most tantalizing parties and New Year events such as Afrochella and private parties at Sandbox Beach Club for people to enjoy to the fullest. Even after New Year’s Eve in Ghana, celebrations go on for about one whole week. Although Ghanaians are religious and can be seen visiting Churches on the first day of New Year and seeking the blessings of the Lord for a prosperous year. Below is a quick list of places you can visit with your loved ones to make this New Year more special and extraordinary:
- Kakum National Park
- St. George’s Castle
- Nzulezu Ghana
- Kokrobite Beach
- Busua Beach
- Paga Crocodile Pond
- Mole National Park
- Lake Volta
- Labadi Beach
- Lake Bosomtwe
New Year’s Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tue | 1 January | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | 1 January | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | 1 January | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | 1 January | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | 1 January | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | 1 January | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | 1 January | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
New Year’s Day Celebrations in Other Countries
- New Year’s Day in Cameroon
- New Year’s Day in Bermuda
- New Year’s Day in the United States
- New Year’s Day in Canada
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