Ghana declares May 27 public holiday for Eid-Ul-Adha
ACCRA, Ghana (NPA) — The Government of Ghana has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as a statutory public holiday in observance of Eid-Ul-Adha.
The announcement was made by the Ministry of the Interior in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak.
According to the ministry, the holiday is to be observed nationwide to mark the Islamic festival of Eid-Ul-Adha.
“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 observed by Muslims worldwide.
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