Festivals of Ghana
Festivals of Ghana
This is a large, but incomplete, list of festivals, holidays and celebrations held in Ghana during the year. Many of the dates are not set by the chieftancy until very close to the festival date, so it is best to try to confirm the exact date of any festival you are planning to attend.
January
| Region | Location | Festival | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throughout Ghana | Throughout Ghana | New Year Eve and Day | 31 December through 02 January | New Year is a time of great merry-making. Things slow to a crawl, or even shut down completely during this time. |
| Ashanti Region | Kumasi | Akwasidae | 2025: 19 Jan 2027: 03 Jan 2028: 16 Jan |
Celebrated every 6 weeks, the public durbar of chiefs is an exciting and colorful event. |
| Central Region | Winneba | Masquerading | 01 January | Elaborate costumes unlike any other festival in Ghana. Brass bands and huge crowds. Dance competition at the Advanced Teacher Training College Park. |
| Central Region | Elmina | Edina Bronya | First Thursday of January | Celebrate friendship between the Dutch and people of Elmina. Elaborate fish-catching rituals, firing of musketry. Drumming, dancing, singing. Sheep are sacrificed in front of Elmina castle. |
| Northern and Upper East Regions | Tamale, Walewale, Bolgatanga, throughout the area | Begum | Junuary, per lunar calendar | Fire festival. |
| Northern and Upper East Regions | Balungu, Wiakongo and Pwalugu in the Tongo area | Tingana (or Tengana) | Throughout January | Thanksgiving offering of sacrifices, traditional music, dancing and celebration among the Telensis tribe. |
| Northern and Upper East Regions | Various villages in Paga, Navrongo, Chiana and Kayoro areas | Fao continues | Ongoing between November and February, but mostly in January. | Thanksgiving harvest festivals. Stalks of millet are displayed as a sign of sacrifice and thanks. |
| Northern and Upper East Regions | Bolgatanga and Zuarungu | Adaakoya begins | Between January and February | Thanksgiving sacrifices by the Gurunsis tribe, followed by drumming, dancing and procession of chiefs. |
| Northern and Upper East Regions | Zaare | Kuure | January or February | Celebration by blacksmiths of the Zaare of the main farming tool of the area: the hoe. Events include sacrifices, followed by drumming and dancing. |
| Upper West Region | Tumu | Paragbeile begins | Last week in January through first week in February | Thanksgiving harvest festivals. Farm produce is displayed during music, dance and merry-making. |
February
| Region | Location | Festival | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throughout Ghana | Throughout Ghana | Valentine's Day - National Chocolate Day | 14 February | While not an officially recognized national holiday, Valentine's Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout Ghana. |
| Ashanti Region | Kumasi | Akwasidae | 2026: 01 Feb 2027: 14 Feb 2028: 27 Feb |
Celebrated every 6 weeks, the public durbar of chiefs is an exciting and colorful event. |
| Northern and Upper East Regions | Various villages in Paga, Navrongo, Chiana and Kayoro areas | Fao ends | Ongoing between November and February, but mostly in January. | Thanksgiving harvest festivals. Stalks of millet are displayed as a sign of sacrifice and thanks. |
| Northern and Upper East Regions | Bolgatanga and Zuarungu | Adaakoya ends | Between January and February | Thanksgiving sacrifices by the Gurunsis tribe, followed by drumming, dancing and procession of chiefs. |
| Northern and Upper East Regions | Zaare | Kuure | January or February | Celebration by blacksmiths of the Zaare of the main farming tool of the area: the hoe. Events include sacrifices, followed by drumming and dancing. |
| Upper West Region | Tumu | Paragbeile ends | Last week in January through first week in February | Thanksgiving harvest festivals. Farm produce is displayed during music, dance and merry-making. |
| Volta Region | Tafi Atome | Fetish festival | First or second week of February | For the monkeys at the sanctuary. |
| Volta Region | Dabala, in Agave district | Dzawuwu | February | Commemorates bravery of the Agaves. Grand procession of chiefs with traditional drumming and dancing. |
| Volta Region | Afife, near Akatsi | Nyigbla | Week-long celebration climaxing on the third weekend in February | Thanksgiving and commemorate the Anlo-Ewe migration to this area. War dances, songs and bonfire jumping with grand procession of area chiefs. |
March
| Region | Location | Festival | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throughout Ghana | Throughout Ghana | Independence Day | 06-March | Commemorates the independence of Ghana from the British Empire in 1957. |
| Ashanti Region | Kumasi | Akwasidae | 2025: 02 Mar 2026: 15 Mar 2027: 28 Mar |
Celebrated every 6 weeks, the public durbar of chiefs is an exciting and colorful event. |
| Ashanti Region | Kumawu, in Sekyere East district | Papa | Mostly in March, Akwasiade date | Procession of chiefs & militia, cow sacrifice & ritual to secure cow meat. |
| Bono East and Brong Ahafo Regions | Techiman, Nkoranza and Wenchi | Apoo | March or April | Dispel evil and please the ancestors to ensure good crops. |
| Eastern Region | Krobo towns of Manya and Yilo, Odumase | Ngmayem begins | March and April | Harvest and thanksgiving festival. |
| Eastern Region | Kwahu plateau at Atibie Kwahu | Ghana Paragliding & Hang Gliding Festival | Easter weekend | Part of the Easter celebration in the area, this festival has become a massive attraction since its inception in 2005. |
| Greater Accra Region | Tema | Kpledjoo | Usually first week in April, but may occur in late March | Ceremony to open Sakumo lagoon for fishing. Grand procession of chiefs and people, with free-for-all hugging. |
| Northern, Upper East & Upper West Regions | Tamale, Dagbon, Mamprugu, Gonja, Yendi, Mamprugui and Nanumba | Damba festivals | 3rd month of the Islamic calendar | The Damba festivals occur throughout the northern regions of Ghana, These celebrations coincide with the new farming season when new yam is harvested. Originally linked with Islam to mark the birth of Mohammed, the two-day festival has gradually taken on a traditional rather than Islamic tone, with pageantry and showmanship. Procession on horseback amidst drumming and dancing. |
| Upper East Region | Tenzug, at Tongo Hills | Gologo, or Golib | Late March, early April | Asking for good rain and successful farming. Public music and dancing. |
April
| Region | Location | Festival | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashanti Region | Kumasi | Akwasidae | 2025: 13 Apr 2026: 26 Apr 2028: 09 Apr |
Celebrated every 6 weeks, the public durbar of chiefs is an exciting and colorful event. |
| Bono East and Brong Ahafo Regions | Techiman, Nkoranza and Wenchi | Apoo | March or April | Dispel evil and please the ancestors to ensure good crops. |
| Eastern Region | Krobo Odumase & Somanya, about 80km north of Accra | Bobum, or Dipo begins | April and May | Initiation of girls into womanhood with beautiful adornments. |
| Eastern Region | Krobo towns of Manya and Yilo, Odumase | Ngmayem ends | March and April | Harvest and thanksgiving festival. |
| Eastern Region | Kwahu plateau at Atibie Kwahu | Ghana Paragliding & Hang Gliding Festival | Easter weekend | Part of the Easter celebration in the area, this festival has become a massive attraction since its inception in 2005. |
| Greater Accra Region | Tema | Kpledjoo | Usually first week in April, but may occur in late March | Ceremony to open Sakumo lagoon for fishing. Grand procession of chiefs and people, with free-for-all hugging. |
| Savannah Region | Larabanga | Jintigi | April, one day before Jintigi Fire | Consultation of the Koran by the Chief Imam to predict the coming year. |
| Savannah Region | Domango, in Gonja area Gonjaland |
Jintigi Fire | April | Fire festival, with night processions with torches into the bush and outskirts of towns and villages within Gonjaland. Koran recitals. |
| Upper East Region | Tenzug, at Tongo Hills | Gologo, or Golib | Late March, early April | Asking for good rain and successful farming. Public music and dancing. |
| Upper West Region | Kaleo (or Kalea) | Zumbenti | First week in April | Most important thanksgiving festival in Upper West. Time of prayer, re-uniting of families and many traditional marriages. |
| Upper West Region | Sankanka, between Kaleo and Wa | Kalibi | First week in April | Commemorates victory over slave raiders. |
| Upper West Region | Takpo | Wilaa | 27-April | Thanksgiving at Wilaa shrine for guidance and protection. |
| Volta Region | Aflao | Godigbeza | April | Grand procession of chiefs to commemorate the exodus from Northern Togo. War dances, songs and drums. |
May
| Region | Location | Festival | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throughout Ghana | Throughout Ghana | May Day | 01-May | |
| Ashanti Region | Kumasi | Akwasidae | 2025: 25 May 2027: 09 May 2028: 21 May |
Celebrated every 6 weeks, the public durbar of chiefs is an exciting and colorful event. |
| Central Region | Winneba | Aboakyir (Aboakyer) | First weekend in May | Hugely popular festival. Friday rituals. Saturday competition to catch a live deer accompanied by drumming and dancing. Sunday at 14:00 is sacrifice. Like Jewish Passover, houses receive a smear of sheep blood and a sprinkling of dough mix meal on the three days before the festival begins. |
| Eastern Region | Krobo Odumase & Somanya, about 80km north of Accra | Bobum, or Dipo ends | April and May | Initiation of girls into womanhood with beautiful adornments. |
June
| Region | Location | Festival | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashanti Region | Kumasi | Akwasidae | 2024: 23 June 2026: 07 June 2027: 20 Jun |
Celebrated every 6 weeks, the public durbar of chiefs is an exciting and colorful event. |
| Central Region | Senya Beraku, 40km southwest of Accra | Apiba | June | |
| Eastern Region | Akyem, Kibi and other villages | OhumKan (first Ohum) | Tuesday and Wednesday in June or July. | Anniversary of Akyem Nation and thanksgiving for the harvest. There is a two-week ban on drumming, dancing and noisemaking prior to the festival. |
| Eastern Region | Kibi | Ahukan | June | Festival by Akim people to honor their local chiefs. |
| Eastern Region | Kwahu Tafo | Gyenpren | June | Durbar of chiefs for an abundant harvest and peace. |
| Upper East & Upper West Regions | regionwide | Dzimbi | June | Celebrated throughout the northern regions of Ghana in June with drumming & dance, much food, and durbars of chiefs. |
| Western Region | Sekondi | Asafua | June | Celebration of the local deity Asafua. |
July
| Region | Location | Festival | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throughout Ghana | Throughout Ghana | Republic Day | 01-July | |
| Ashanti Region | Kumasi | Akwasidae | 2025: 06 July 2026: 19 July 2028: 02 July |
Celebrated every 6 weeks, the public durbar of chiefs is an exciting and colorful event. |
| Central Region | Elmina | Edina Bakatue | First week in July. Rituals performed on Monday. | Opening of the Lagoon, elaborate rituals and royal processions, at river bank and on palanquins on the lagoon. Very popular festival. |
| Central Region | Assin Praso | Emancipation Day celebrations | 30 July, odd years | Durbar of Chiefs to commemorates the final abolition of Chatel Slavery in the British colonies on 1st August 1834. On Odd years, this is celebration is part of the PANAFEST. |
| Central Region | Cape Coast | Reverential Night | 31 July, odd years | Solemn vigil to remember those ancestors who became slaves during the Middle Passage. Attendees are encouraged to wear white. On Odd years, this is celebration is part of the PANAFEST. |
| Eastern Region | Akyem, Kibi and other villages | OhumKan (first Ohum) | Tuesday and Wednesday in June or July. | Anniversary of Akyem Nation and thanksgiving for the harvest. There is a two-week ban on drumming, dancing and noisemaking prior to the festival. |
| Greater Accra Region | Ada | Asafotu-fiam | Begins last Thursday in July. Culminates first Saturday in August | Commemorates victories of warriors with procession of chiefs, historic re-enactments and musketry firing. |
| Western Region | Sefwi, Wiawso | Alluole | July | Yam festival at this unique enclave of Judaism. |
| Western Region | Coastal towns from Sekondi to Axim | Kundum begins | Between July and November | Harvest festival, period to remember ancestors, expelling evil spirits, cleansing the community and setting goals for the coming year. This festival is celebrated in coastal towns during different weeks over the course of a number of months. |
August
| Region | Location | Festival | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashanti Region | Ejisu | Yaa Asantewaa | early August | Procession of chiefs and people pay homage to Yaa Asantewaa, the Ashanti war heroine who defeated the British. |
| Ashanti Region | Kumasi | Akwasidae | 2024: 04 Aug 2025: 17 Aug 2026: 30 Aug 2027: 01 Aug 2028: 13 Aug |
Celebrated every 6 weeks, the public durbar of chiefs is an exciting and colorful event. |
| Central Region | Agona Nyakrom, Agona Swedru | Akwambo (or Akwan-bo) | August | Path clearing festival, where paths to communal sites are cleared. The following day there is a parade of clay-covered people carrying twigs and tree branches, drumming & dancing and firing of musketry. |
| Central Region | Cape Coast & Elmina | PANAFEST | August in odd-numbered years | Huge biennial event of African culture. Theater, music, cinema, poetry and lectures combines with traditional processions. |
| Central Region | Saltpond | Odambea | Last Saturday of August | Commemorates the migration of the Nkusukum people to their present settlement. Features the re-enactment of the ancient life styles of the people. |
| Greater Accra Region | Accra | Emancipation Day | 01-August | Events that commemorates the final abolition of Chatel Slavery in the British colonies on 1st August 1834. Ghana was the first country in Africa officially celebrate Emancipation Day in 1998. Ceremonies are conducted at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, the George Padmore Library and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra. On Odd years, this is celebration is part of the PANAFEST. |
| Greater Accra Region | Ada | Asafotu-fiam | Begins last Thursday in July. Culminates first Saturday in August | Commemorates victories of warriors with procession of chiefs, historic re-enactments and musketry firing. |
| Volta Region | Liati-Wote | Afadzato Togbo Tsikeke festivals begin | These festivals start in late August | |
| Volta Region | Akatsi, Avenorpedo and Avenorpeme | Agbeliza | August | Cassava festival with displays of over 20 different products made from the cassava plant. |
| Volta Region | Agotime Traditional Area, about 8km east of Ho | Agbamevoza (Kente festival) | August or September | Kente festival of Volta Region. Thousands attend to see Kente-weaving competition, the crowning of Miss Agbamevor (Miss Kente), and the beautiful procession of chiefs. |
| Volta Region | Mepe, in the North Tongu district | Apenorto (or Afernorto) | August | Procession of chiefs and people with general merry-making. |
| Western Region | Coastal towns from Sekondi to Axim | Kundum continues | Between July and November | Harvest festival, period to remember ancestors, expelling evil spirits, cleansing the community and setting goals for the coming year. This festival is celebrated in coastal towns during different weeks over the course of a number of months. |
| Western Region | Dixcove, near Busua | Apatwa | August | This festival features various ceremonies, tributes, community service, and merry-making lasting most of the month. |
| Western Region | Sekondi | Edim Kese | August | Festival of rememberances to ancestors with plenty of drumming and dance. |
September
| Region | Location | Festival | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashanti Region | Kumasi | Akwasidae | 2024: 15 Sep 2025: 28 Sep 2027: 12 Sep 2028: 24 Sep |
Celebrated every 6 weeks, the public durbar of chiefs is an exciting and colorful event. |
| Central Region | Cape Coast | Fetu Afahye | Week-long celebration starting in September 1st. Sometimes starts last week in August. Culminates 1st Saturday in September. | Oguaa tribe's Adorning of new clothes, or Carnival. Enormous Monday night procession of traditional priests and priestesses. Bakatue ceremony and boat race at the Fosu lagoon. First Saturday in September is a huge procession of chiefs. |
| Eastern Region | Akropong-Akuapim, Aburi, Larteh and Mamfi | Odwira | September and October | A yam harvest festival celebrated in many villages of the Akuapim Range. This festival originated as a celebration of victory over the invincible Ashanti army during the historic battle of Katamansu near Dodowa in 1826 and also to cleanse themselves and ask for protection from their gods. |
| Eastern Region | Akyem, Kibi and other villages | OhumKyire (second Ohum) | Tuesday and Wednesday in September or October | Anniversary of Akyem Nation and thanksgiving for the harvest. There is a two-week ban on drumming, dancing and noisemaking prior to the festival. |
| Upper West Region | Lawra | Kobine | Usually first week in October, but may be anywhere between mid-September and mid-November | Post-harvest celebration to acknowledge the gods. Dance groups compete and 'best dancer' and 'best community group' are awarded prizes. |
| Volta Region | Liati-Wote | Afadzato Togbo Tsikeke festivals end | These festivals start in late August | |
| Volta Region | Ho Municipality and surrounding area | Asogli Te Za (yam festival) | September | Durbar, drumming and dance celebrates the long-ago hunter that discovered the yam tuber while on a hunting expedition. |
| Volta Region | Wli Falls | Wli Falls | September or October | Celebrate the waterfalls with pomp and pagentry, attracting many visitors. |
| Volta Region | Agotime Traditional Area, about 8km east of Ho | Agbamevoza (Kente festival) | August or September | Kente festival of Volta Region. Thousands attend to see Kente-weaving competition, the crowning of Miss Agbamevor (Miss Kente), and the beautiful procession of chiefs. |
| Western Region | Coastal towns from Sekondi to Axim | Kundum continues | Between July and November | Harvest festival, period to remember ancestors, expelling evil spirits, cleansing the community and setting goals for the coming year. This festival is celebrated in coastal towns during different weeks over the course of a number of months. |
| Western Region | Shama, Beposo | Nkronu | September | Festival to purify the royal stools of area chiefs. Prayers to ancestors for a good harvest and long life. |
October
| Region | Location | Festival | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashanti Region | Offinso | Mmoa Ni Nko | October | Celebrates the bravery and wisdom of Nana Wiafe Akenten I, who accepted land instead of jewelry from the Ashanti King as a reward for loyalty in warfare. Grand procession of chiefs with drumming, dancing and musket firing. |
| Ashanti Region | Kumasi | Akwasidae | 2024: 27 Oct 2026: 11 Oct 2027: 24 Oct |
Celebrated every 6 weeks, the public durbar of chiefs is an exciting and colorful event. |
| Bono East | Atebubu | Foyawoo | October | Visitors are greeted with food and drink as locals adorn traditional clothing. Colourful durbar of chiefs carried in palanquins is accompanied by dancing, drumming and horn blowing. |
| Bono East | Japekrom | Munufie | October | Durbar of chiefs, dance competitions, football matches, musical performances, and traditional drumming are all to be found at this festival promoting diversity and bringing neighbors into dialogue. |
| Bono East | Techiman | Fofie (yam festival) | October | Exciting durbar of chiefs on the Saturday climax of this week-long celebration featuring food, dress and dance to ask for future blessing and guidance. |
| Eastern Region | Akropong-Akuapim, Aburi, Larteh and Mamfi | Odwira | September and October | A yam harvest festival celebrated in many villages of the Akuapim Range. This festival originated as a celebration of victory over the invincible Ashanti army during the historic battle of Katamansu near Dodowa in 1826 and also to cleanse themselves and ask for protection from their gods. |
| Eastern Region | Akyem, Kibi and other villages | OhumKyire (second Ohum) | Tuesday and Wednesday in September or October | Anniversary of Akyem Nation and thanksgiving for the harvest. There is a two-week ban on drumming, dancing and noisemaking prior to the festival. |
| Greater Accra Region | Dodowa | Ngmayem | October | Harvest and thanksgiving festival. |
| Upper East Region | Teng-zug, in Tongo District | Boaram | October or November | Harvest and thanksgiving festival of the Talensis tribe with sacrifices to gods. |
| Upper West Region | Lawra | Kobine | Usually first week in October, but may be anywhere between mid-September and mid-November | Post-harvest celebration to acknowledge the gods. Dance groups compete and 'best dancer' and 'best community group' are awarded prizes. |
| Volta Region | Moves between Saviefe, Akrofu, Sovie, Alavanyo | Sasadu | October | Pomp and pagentry to renew frienship between the four communities. Grand procession of chiefs. |
| Volta Region | Ve-deme | Velukusi | First week in October | Commemorate the escape of the Ewes under the cruel King Aghorkoli in Togo. To escape, the Ewes poured water on a section of the walls that enslaved them, brought the wall down and then walked backwards to disguise their route. This is re-enacted for all to feel what really happened. The climax of the festival is the display of rich traditional cloths and beads and a grand durbar of chiefs. |
| Volta Region | Wli Falls | Wli Falls | September or October | Celebrate the waterfalls with pomp and pagentry, attracting many visitors. |
| Western Region | Coastal towns from Sekondi to Axim | Kundum continues | Between July and November | Harvest festival, period to remember ancestors, expelling evil spirits, cleansing the community and setting goals for the coming year. This festival is celebrated in coastal towns during different weeks over the course of a number of months. |
November
| Region | Location | Festival | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashanti Region | Kumasi | Akwasidae | 2025: 08 Nov 2026: 22 Nov 2028: 05 Nov |
Celebrated every 6 weeks, the public durbar of chiefs is an exciting and colorful event. |
| Ashanti Region | Essumeja, at a site in the Asantemanso forest | Nkyidwo | Last Monday in November through first Monday in December | Ritual and procession of chiefs on Saturday. Commemorates the origin of the Ashantis. |
| Bono East and Brong Ahafo Regions | Techiman, Wenchi, Sunyani, Berekum | Kwafie | November or December | Celebrates the ancestors who brought fire to the area. |
| Brong Ahafo | Awuah Domase, near Sunyani | Sasabobirim | November | Remembrance of area chief who joined with the Yaa Asantewaa to fight the British. |
| Eastern Region | Koforidua, New Juabeng | Akwantukese | November | Rememberance of the migration of Juabeng people from Ashanti to the area. |
| Eastern Region | Somanya, Yilo Krobo | Kloyo Sikplemi | November | Expedition to the base of the mountain where Krobo people were evicted by the British. Procession of chiefs will climax this celebration. |
| Upper East Region | Teng-zug, in Tongo District | Boaram | October or November | Harvest and thanksgiving festival of the Talensis tribe with sacrifices to gods. |
| Upper East Region | Bawku | Samanpiid | November or December | Traditional music and dances, costumes, and thanks for the harvest. |
| Northern and Upper East Regions | Various villages in Paga, Navrongo, Chiana and Kayoro areas | Fao begins | Ongoing between November and February, but mostly in January. | Thanksgiving harvest festivals. Stalks of millet are displayed as a sign of sacrifice and thanks. |
| Upper West Region | Lawra | Kobine | Usually first week in October, but may be anywhere between mid-September and mid-November | Post-harvest celebration to acknowledge the gods. Dance groups compete and 'best dancer' and 'best community group' are awarded prizes. |
| Upper West Region | Nandom | Kakube | November or December | This festival is celebrated to thank family gods and ask them to bless the soil, protect the people during the farming seasons. |
| Volta Region | Anlo areas of southern Volta Region around Keta | Hogbetsotso | usually climaxes on first weekend of November | Grand procession of chiefs to commemorate the exodus of the Anlo-Ewes from Northern Togo to their present location in the south eastern wetlands of Ghana. Grand procession of chiefs with drumming, dancing and singing. |
| Volta Region | Keta Agbozume | Sometutuza | Two weeks after Hogbetsotso, usually 3rd Saturday in November | Grand procession of chiefs wearing traditional hand-woven Ewe-style Kente cloth. |
| Volta Region | Dofor Adidome, near Juapong | Ayimagonu | November | Much pagentry, grand procession of chiefs riding palanquins amidst drumming, dancing and singing of war songs. |
| Volta Region | Ve traditional area in the Hohoe district | Dodoleglime (or Ve-Lukusi) | November | Dodoleglime, which in Ewe literally means coming out of the wall, marks the escape of the people from the tyrannical rule of Togbe Agorkoli of Notsie in the 17th century. |
| Volta Region | Wegbe Kpalime | Kpalikpakpa | November | Music, drumming, dance, and a durbar of chiefs to remember the ancestors. |
| Volta Region | Vane | Amu brown rice | November | Rice harvest festival and commemoration of the victory that secured the current homeland. Drumming, dancing, singing and durbar of chiefs. |
| Volta Region | Rotates between Peki and Hohoe | Gbidukor | November or first week December | Huge celebration with chiefs carried on palanquins. A time to commemorate the ancestors of the Gbi-Ewes. Thousands of people attend. Various community activities throught the month. |
| Volta Region | Kpeve, Tsohor and Klikor in the Adaklu district | Zendo Glimetotoza | November | Grand procession of chiefs to commemorate the exodus from Northern Togo. War dances, songs and drums with grand procession of area chiefs. |
December
| Region | Location | Festival | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throughout Ghana | Throughout Ghana | Farmer's Day | First Friday in December | National holiday to celebrate the farmers who feed Ghana. |
| Throughout Ghana | Throughout Ghana | Christmas, Boxing Day New Year Eve and Day |
23 December through 02 January | Christmas is a time of great merry-making. Things slow to a crawl, or even shut down completely during this time. |
| Ashanti Region | Kumasi | Akwasidae | 2024: 08 Dec 2027: 05 Dec 2028: 17 Dec |
Celebrated every 6 weeks, the public durbar of chiefs is an exciting and colorful event. May be cancelled if close to Christmas. |
| Ashanti Region | Essumeja, at a site in the Asantemanso forest | Nkyidwo | Last Monday in November through first Monday in December | Ritual and procession of chiefs on Saturday. Commemorates the origin of the Ashantis. |
| Bono East and Brong Ahafo Regions | Techiman, Wenchi, Sunyani, Berekum | Kwafie | November or December | Celebrates the ancestors who brought fire to the area. |
| Upper East Region | Sandema, in Builsa area | Feok (or Fiok) | Begins Second Friday of December, climaxes on Third Thursday. | Important festival commemorates victory over the slave raider Babatu. War dances in various communities with grand procession of chiefs at climax. Traditional headgear is topped with enormous antlers. |
| Upper East Region | Bawku | Samanpiid | November or December | Traditional music and dances, costumes, and thanks for the harvest. |
| Northern and Upper East Regions | Various villages in Paga, Navrongo, Chiana and Kayoro areas | Fao continues | Ongoing between November and February, but mostly in January. | Thanksgiving harvest festivals. Stalks of millet are displayed as a sign of sacrifice and thanks. |
| Upper West Region | Nandom | Kakube | November or December | This festival is celebrated to thank family gods and ask them to bless the soil, protect the people during the farming seasons. |
| Region | Location | Festival | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volta Region | Tafi Atome | Dayitsotsoke | 02-January | Community celebration with drumming, dance, crafts and other cultural displays. |
