Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Mubarak Muntaka, said Friday,March 20 and March 21, 2026, will be observed as statutory public holidays to mark Eid al-Fitr and Shaqq Day.
In a statement, the ministry said that because March 21 falls on a Saturday, President John Dramani Mahama has declared Monday, March 23, 2026, an additional public holiday under Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601), as amended.
The additional day off is to be observed nationwide.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and is celebrated by Muslims in Ghana and around the world with prayers, charitable giving and family gatherings.
Source:TheDotNews