The Ministry of the Interior has officially declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as a statutory public holiday across Ghana in celebration of Eid-ul-Adha.
In a press release issued on Friday, May 15, 2026, the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak (MP), advised the general public to observe the day as a national holiday.
Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is an important Islamic holiday celebrated worldwide to honour the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command.
The declaration ensures that the Muslim community, along with the rest of the country, can mark the religious occasion with families and community gatherings.
Members of the public are expected to observe the holiday in accordance with the country’s statutory regulations.
“The general public is hereby informed that Wednesday, 27th May 2026, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country”, the statement read.
