Ghana declares 31 March and 1 April as public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr
Ghana has declared Monday (31 March), and Tuesday (1 April), as public holidays in observance of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak (MP).
According to the statement, Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, falls on either Sunday (30 March), or Monday (31 March), and is a statutory public holiday.
However, since 30 March falls on a Sunday, President John Dramani Mahama, through an Executive Instrument (E.I.), has designated Monday and Tuesday as additional public holidays in line with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601).
“The general public is hereby informed that Sunday, 30th March 2025, or Monday, 31st March 2025, marks Eid-ul-Fitr, which is a statutory public holiday,” the statement read.
“In view of the fact that 30th March 2025 falls on a Sunday and in the interest of the public, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive Instrument (E.I.) declared Monday, 31st March 2025, and Tuesday, 1st April 2025, as additional Public Holidays and should be observed as such throughout the country,” it added.
The declaration means that workers and students across the country will have an extended break to celebrate the important Islamic festival, which is observed with prayers, feasting, and acts of charity.
Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar.
It marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, focusing on prayer, self-discipline, and spiritual growth.
The holiday declaration has been welcomed by the Muslim community, as it allows for an extended period of festivities and reflection. Various celebrations, including communal prayers at mosques.
