The Government of Ghana has officially declared Friday, 20th March 2026 and Monday, 23rd March 2026 as statutory public holidays across the country.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of the Interior on March 13, 2026, the holidays are in observance of two important Islamic celebrations Eid‑ul‑Fitr and Shaqq Day.
Eid-ul-Fitr and Shaqq Day Observance
The statement explained that Friday, March 20, 2026 will mark Eid-ul-Fitr, the festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The following day, Saturday, March 21, 2026, is observed as Shaqq Day, which is also recognized as a statutory holiday in Ghana.
These celebrations are significant to the Muslim community and are traditionally marked with prayers, family gatherings, and acts of charity.
Additional Holiday Declared
Because Shaqq Day (March 21) falls on a Saturday, the President of the Republic of Ghana has declared Monday, March 23, 2026 as an additional public holiday. This decision was made in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601).
The additional holiday allows citizens to properly observe the occasion nationwide.
Government Directive
The announcement was signed by Muntaka Mohammed‑Mubarak, who serves as the Minister for the Interior.
The Ministry urged the general public to observe the declared holidays accordingly throughout the country.
What This Means for the Public
With the declaration, workers and institutions across Ghana are expected to suspend official duties on Friday, March 20, 2026, and Monday, March 23, 2026, while the Saturday holiday naturally falls within the weekend.
This arrangement effectively gives many workers and students a long weekend period for rest, celebration, and religious observance.
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