The Government of Ghana has officially declared Monday, June 17, 2024, a public holiday in recognition of Eid-Ul-Adha, which falls on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, announced this decision in accordance with the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601). Eid-Ul-Adha is a significant Islamic festival and a statutory public holiday in Ghana.
Since Eid-Ul-Adha falls on a Sunday this year, the government has designated Monday, June 17, as an additional public holiday through an Executive Instrument (E.I).
This adjustment ensures that citizens have the opportunity to observe the holiday and participate in cultural and religious activities associated with Eid-Ul-Adha.
The Minister emphasized that Monday, June 17, should be observed as a holiday across the country to allow Ghanaians to celebrate Eid-Ul-Adha appropriately.