The Ministry for the Interior has declared Friday, July 3, 2026, a statutory public holiday to mark Republic Day.

A statement issued to the general public explained that although Republic Day falls on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the President of the Republic of Ghana, through an Executive Instrument (E.I.), has designated Friday, July 3, 2026, as the day to be observed nationwide.

The decision was taken in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, 2001 (Act 601), as amended.

The public is therefore advised to observe Friday, July 3, 2026, as a public holiday throughout the country.