The government of Ghana through the Interior Ministry has declared Tuesday, May 3, 2022 as a statutory public holiday.
This is to mark the Eid-ul-Fitr which falls on the day.
The government has also declared May 2, 2022 as a public holiday to celebrate the Worker’s Day.
The Worker’s Day will fall on Sunday, May 1, 2022 but President Akufo-Addo has by Executive Instrument (E.I), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601) declared Monday, May 2, 2021, as an additional Public Holiday and
“However, in view of the fact that May 1, 2022 falls on a Sunday, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive Instrument (E.I), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601) declared Monday, May 2, 2021, as an additional Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country,” the statement read.
Ghanaians have been encouraged to observe the days throughout the country.