Gov't declares May 27 as a public holiday for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations

The Ministry for the Interior has officially declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as a statutory public holiday in observance of this year’s Eid al-Adha celebrations across Ghana.

The announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday, May 15, 2026, and signed by the interior minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak.

According to the statement, the public is advised to observe the day as a nationwide statutory holiday.

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“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 noted.

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Eid-ul-Adha, widely known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most important religious celebrations in Islam. The occasion commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah before a ram was provided as a substitute.

Muslims around the world mark the festival with prayers, charitable activities, and the sharing of meals with relatives, friends, and vulnerable members of society.

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In Ghana, the celebration is traditionally observed with large congregational prayers held at mosques and open prayer grounds in communities nationwide.

The occasion is also characterised by the slaughtering of animals such as sheep and goats, family visits, and acts of generosity within communities.

Eid-ul-Adha remains a recognised public holiday in Ghana as part of the country’s commitment to religious tolerance, diversity, and national unity, while acknowledging the contributions of the Muslim community to national development.