Government Declares Friday, May 1, 2026, as Statutory Public Holiday for Workers’ Day
The Ministry of Interior has officially declared Friday, May 1, 2026, as a statutory public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day.
In a statement issued on April 27, 2026, and signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the general public is reminded that the day should be observed nationwide in accordance with Ghana’s public holiday regulations.
Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, is celebrated annually to honour the contributions and achievements of workers across various sectors of the economy. The government urged citizens, institutions, and businesses to observe the holiday accordingly while reflecting on the role of labour in national development.
The declaration forms part of Ghana’s official calendar of public holidays and underscores the country’s recognition of the importance of workers in driving economic growth and social progress.
