The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has announced significant changes to Ghana’s public holiday calendar. Through the Interior Ministry, the government has presented the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to Parliament. This proposed legislation aims to establish July 1 as a new public holiday and to restore the controversial Founder’s Day observance to September 21.
The Interior Minister made this announcement during a session in Parliament earlier today. In a positive development for workers, the bill also includes provisions to move all midweek holidays (those falling on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays) to Fridays. This change is intended to create longer weekends and potentially enhance productivity.
However, the Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised the Majority’s decision to fast-track the bill under a certificate of urgency. Opposition members argue that this approach overlooks more pressing national issues that require parliamentary attention.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
