See the proposed changes to Ghana's Holiday Act
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One of the most widely welcomed changes is a move to shift all public holidays that fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to the nearest Friday, a decision designed to create long weekends and boost overall productivity.
Ghana’s holiday calendar is getting a major overhaul following the passage of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which introduces new changes aimed at reshaping national celebrations and work-life balance.
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak announced the reforms in Parliament, confirming that July 1 will once again be recognized as Republic Day — a full public holiday after years of being downgraded.
The bill also restores Founder's Day to its original date, September 21, ending a long-standing political debate over the commemoration of Ghana’s independence figures.
One of the most widely welcomed changes is a move to shift all public holidays that fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to the nearest Friday, a decision designed to create long weekends and boost overall productivity.
Despite the public appeal of the reforms, the bill’s passage was not without controversy. The Minority in Parliament raised concerns over the decision to fast-track the legislation under a certificate of urgency, arguing that more pressing national issues were being sidelined.
Nonetheless, Parliament approved the bill, ushering in a new era of public holiday observance in Ghana.
