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