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United States Embassy and Consulates in Ghana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United States Embassy in Accra, Ghana
No. 24, Fourth Circular Rd., Cantonments, Accra P.O. Box Gp 2288 Accra, Ghana
Phone: +233 302 741 000
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Ghanaian and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Foster Memorial Day | Tuesday, January 13 | 3 days, 22 hours |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 4 days, 22 hours |
| Lee-Jackson Day | Friday, January 16 | 6 days, 22 hours |
| World Religion Day | Sunday, January 18 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 19 | 1 week, 2 days |
| World Leprosy Day | Sunday, January 25 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| International Customs Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Ghana?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Ghana including and Accra.
2 - Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for United States?
Ghanaian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Ghana for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Ghana?
The U.S. representative offices in Ghana will be closed in observance of the following Ghanaian and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- Stephen Foster Memorial Day (US) Tue, Jan 13, 2026 (4 days, 5 hours)
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Time in United States vs Ghana
Washington D.C., United States time is 7:00 hours behind Accra, Ghana
Accra, Ghana
18:41PMThursday, January 08, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
11:41AMThursday, January 08, 2026