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Monday, August 5 Declared A Public holiday

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The government has announced that Monday, August 5, 2024 will be observed as an additional public holiday in Ghana. Founders’ Day is a statutory public holiday celebrated annually on 4th August to honour the founders of the nation. This year’s date falls on a Sunday, for which President Akufo-Addo, by Executive Instrument (E.I) and in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601), has declared the following Monday as a public holiday. This decision allows all citizens the opportunity to commemorate Founders’ Day appropriately. Ghanaians are encouraged to take part in the celebrations and…

Government Declares April 24 As A Public Holiday

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The government has announced Monday, April 24, 2023, as a statutory public holiday to make the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. This was contained in a statement and signed by the minister for interior, Ambrose Dery. According to the statement, the Eid celebration falls on Saturday, April 22, 2023. As a result, the President by his Executive Instrument (EI), declares Monday, April 24, 2023, as a public holiday to be observed throughout the country. "However, in view of the fact that 22nd April 2023, falls on a Saturday, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive Instrument (E.I), in…

Monday Jan. 9 Declared As Public Holiday

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The government through the Interior Minister has declared Monday, January 9, 2023 as a public holiday. The Ministry in a statement noted that Monday was declared a holiday because Saturday, January 7, which marks Constitution Day, falls on a weekend. “In view of the fact that 7th January, 2023 falls on a Saturday, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive Instrument (E.I), in accordance with Section 2 of the Pubic Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, (Act 601) declared Monday, 9th January, 2023 as an additional holiday,” the statement explained. The public was further entreated to observe the…