The Ministry for the Interior has officially declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as a statutory public holiday across Ghana in observance of Eid-Ul-Adha.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, urging Ghanaians to observe the day accordingly.
“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 said.
Eid-Ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar and is commemorated by Muslims worldwide through prayers, charity, and communal gatherings.
Across Ghana, Muslim communities are expected to mark the occasion with special prayers and acts of generosity in keeping with Islamic tradition.
