The Ministry of the Interior has announced that Friday, January 9, 2026, has been declared a public holiday nationwide.
In a statement issued by the Ministry, it explained that the declaration follows the fact that January 7, 2026, which marks Constitution Day, falls on a Wednesday.
As a result, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana, acting by Executive Instrument (E.I.), and in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, 2001 (Act 601), as amended, has designated Friday, January 9, 2026, as a public holiday.
The Ministry noted that the holiday is to be observed throughout the country, and urged the general public, institutions, and businesses to take note and comply accordingly.
Read the statement below:
