July 1 returns as republic day holiday
Parliament has approved the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing significant revisions to Ghana’s national holiday calendar.
The newly passed law restores July 1 as Republic Day, officially commemorating Ghana’s transition to a republic in 1960.
A new public holiday, Shaqq Day has also been introduced for the Muslim community. It will be observed the day after Eid-ul-Fitr, providing time for extended reflection and celebration following the Islamic festival.
Additionally, the bill repeals August 4 as Founders’ Day and reinstates September 21 as Founder’s Day, honouring Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and his pivotal role in the nation’s independence movement.
To improve productivity and scheduling flexibility, the legislation also grants the President the authority to move public holidays that fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to the preceding Friday or following Monday.
Presiding over the session on Wednesday, June 25, First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor announced the bill’s passage.
“Honourable members, the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Amendment Bill 2025 is duly read for the third time and passed,” he said.
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