May 27 declared public holiday for Eid-Ul-Adha — Interior Ministry

The Ministry for the Interior has announced that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be observed as a statutory public holiday across Ghana in commemoration of Eid-Ul-Adha.

The announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday, May 15, and signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, who urged the general public to observe the day accordingly throughout the country.

"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 said.

Eid-Ul-Adha, widely known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar. It is observed by Muslims around the world through communal prayers, acts of charity, and the symbolic sacrifice of livestock in honour of the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to submit to God's command. The occasion is typically marked by family gatherings, the sharing of meat with the needy, and a spirit of gratitude and generosity within communities.

In Ghana, Eid-Ul-Adha is recognised as a national public holiday in acknowledgement of the country's Muslim population and its commitment to religious inclusion and diversity.

Members of the public, businesses and institutions are expected to take note of the holiday and plan accordingly.