The Ministry of the Interior has announced that Monday, August 4, 2025, will not be observed as a public holiday in Ghana.
In a statement issued on July 31, the Ministry clarified that commemorative days do not qualify as statutory holidays and therefore do not warrant a suspension of work or regular public activities.
August 4 was previously observed as Founder’s Day to honour the formation of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC), a pivotal event in Ghana’s independence movement. However, the day lost its holiday status following recent legislative reforms.
In June 2025, Parliament passed the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025, reversing reforms introduced under the Akufo-Addo administration.
The new law reinstated September 21, the birthday of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, as Founders’ Day and restored July 1 as Republic Day—both designated as statutory holidays. It also introduced a new public holiday to be observed the day after Eid-ul-Fitr for the Muslim community.
Additionally, the amended law grants the President the authority to shift public holidays that fall midweek (Tuesday to Thursday) to the nearest Friday, and holidays that fall on weekends to the following Monday, to enhance productivity and reduce disruptions.
The Interior Ministry urged the public and all institutions to take note and plan accordingly, confirming that August 4 will be a regular working day.
Below is the list of designated public holidays:
Source: AdomOnline
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