Festivals & Events in Accra

Practical travel guide for Accra, Ghana

Festivals & Events in Accra

Annual Events

Aboakyer Festival (May) - Fante traditional festival in Winneba celebrating the 'deer hunt' with parades, music, and cultural ceremonies.

Bakatue Festival (October/November) - Fante festival in Elmina marking the opening of the lagoon for fishing, featuring processions and celebrations.

Akwambo Festival (September) - Ga people's festival in Accra honoring ancestors with street parties, parades, and traditional dances.

Homowo Festival (August/September) - Ga festival meaning 'hooting at hunger,' celebrating the harvest with festivities, parades, and traditional meals.

National Holidays

Independence Day (March 6): National celebration with parades and events
Founders' Day (March 21): Honoring Ghana's founders
Labour Day (May 1): Celebration of workers
Christmas (December 25): Major Christian celebration

Islamic Holidays

Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha dates vary yearly. Ghana's Muslim communities celebrate with prayers, family gatherings, and community events.

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