Government has declared Friday, March 20, and Monday, March 23, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Islamic festival of Eid-Ul-Fitr and Shaqq Day.
The announcement was made by the Ministry of the Interior in a statement issued on March 13.
According to the ministry, Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, mark Eid-Ul-Fitr and Shaqq Day, both of which are recognised statutory public holidays in the country.
However, since Shaqq Day falls on a Saturday this year, the government has declared Monday, March 23, 2026, as an additional public holiday to be observed nationwide.
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The declaration was made by John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, through an Executive Instrument in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, 2001 (Act 601), as amended.
Officials say the decision ensures that citizens are able to fully observe the statutory holiday even though it coincides with the weekend.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a period during which Muslims around the world undertake fasting, prayer and reflection.
The festival is typically celebrated with special prayers, communal gatherings and acts of charity among Muslim communities.
The statement, signed by Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, urged the general public to take note of the announcement and observe the holidays accordingly.
The declaration effectively creates a long weekend for many workers, with the Eid-Ul-Fitr holiday on Friday followed by the additional public holiday on Monday.