Public holidays in Ghana
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| Date | English Name |
| March 6 | Independence Day |
| July 1 | Republic Day |
| First Friday of every December | Farmers' Day* |
*Introduced by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, National Farmers' Day was organized as a day’s activity for the nation to honor its hard working farmers who excelled in their contribution to improve the agricultural sector with certificates and prizes. In 1988, the first Friday of every December was set aside by the government as Farmers' Day and is celebrated as a statutory Public Holiday.
[edit] Movable holidays
The following holidays are public holidays but the date on which each occurs varies, according to its corresponding calendar, and thus has no set date. In order in which they occur:
| English Name | Description |
| Eid al-Adha | Feast of the Sacrifice |
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan |
[edit] Others
2007 will be celebrated all year as its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of independence. Charles Wereko-Brobby is the chief executive of the Ghana@50 secretariat.
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