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Accra’s November brings a full marathon, four business events, a new sculpture show and a nine-day cultural tour. Here is the month, week by week, with only listings we could confirm.

ACCRA, Ghana’s coastal capital, packs its November calendar into business events early and big public events mid-month. This guide is for expats, digital nomads and long-stay visitors who want things to do in Accra in November 2026 without chasing dead listings.

Every event below was checked against the organiser’s own page or an official announcement on 28 October 2026. Where no price is published, we say so rather than guess.

1 to 5 November: Summits Open the Month

The first three listings fall within four days, so one business trip can cover them. Confirm each event’s registration rules with its organiser.

6 to 15 November: Culture, Sculpture and a Marathon

The GH₵150 fee is for the full marathon and GH₵200 is for the 10 km open race, both including insurance. Register through eGotickets, the race’s ticketing platform, where group rates for ten runners also appear.

16 to 30 November: Technology and Trade

Planning Your Accra in November

November is a transition month, as Accra moves from its minor rainy season towards the drier months. Expect warm, humid days with some showers.

Carry water and a light rain layer, especially if you move between air-conditioned venues and the street. A small umbrella is enough for most November showers.

Ghana has no nationwide public holiday in November 2026, according to the 2026 statutory calendar. Banks, offices and most businesses should keep normal hours until Farmers’ Day, which falls on Friday 4 December.

Farmers’ Day honours the country’s farmers and fishers and is always the first Friday of December. Plan any December errands around that long weekend.

We use GH₵11.64 per US$1, the rate from RT, a financial-data provider, on 28 October 2026, for every conversion in this guide.Rates move daily and street bureaus charge more than the interbank rate.

Check the day’s rate before you exchange large sums.The US State Department rates Ghana at Level 2, which means exercise increased caution, mainly because of crime.

Its advisory cites violent crime such as carjacking and street mugging, so check it again before you fly.Heavy traffic is common at rush hours, so leave extra time for events at the Kempinski and the University of Ghana.

Confirm your route and start time with the organiser a day before you go.Prices and times can change after a listing goes up.

Always confirm with the organiser before you travel or pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the biggest events in Accra in November 2026?

The First National Bank (FNB) Accra Marathon on 14 November leads the month. Business events follow: the New Africa Capital Forum (4 to 5 November), Tech in Ghana (24 to 25 November) and the GJTI Expo (28 November).

Is there a public holiday in Ghana in November 2026?

Ghana has no nationwide public holiday in November 2026. The next is Farmers’ Day on Friday 4 December.

How much does it cost to enter the Accra Marathon?

Entry is GH₵150 (about US$13) for the 42.2 km race and GH₵200 (about US$17) for the 10 km open race. The under-18 10 km race is free.

What is the weather like in Accra in November?

Expect warm, humid days with some showers as the rains ease.

How do I buy tickets for Accra events in November 2026?

Use each organiser’s own page: nacapitalforum.com, egotickets.com for the marathon, techinghanaconference.com and gjtiexpo.com. Several events do not publish prices, so ask the organiser before paying anyone else.