Ministry of Interior declares Monday August 5 a public holiday

Aug 1, 2024 - 21:54
Ministry of Interior declares Monday August 5 a public holiday

Ghana's Interior Ministry has announced Monday, August 5, 2024, as a public holiday to commemorate Founders' Day.

According to a statement signed by Interior Minister Henry Quartey on Wednesday, July 31, August 4, is a statutory public holiday; however, because it falls on a Sunday, President Akufo-Addo has declared Monday, August 5, an additional public holiday.

Henry Quartey is Ghana's Interior Minister 

This declaration adheres to Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601). The public is officially notified that Monday, August 5, will be honored as a public holiday across the country.

Below is the full statement from the Ministry.

Source : Lead News Online