The Ministry of the Interior has officially announced that Monday, September 21, 2026, will be observed as a statutory public holiday in Ghana to mark Founder’s Day.
In a public notice signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak (MP), the ministry urged the general public to take note of the holiday and observe it accordingly.
The declaration means that Monday, September 21, 2026, will be a public holiday across the country, giving Ghanaians an official day off from normal work and other routine activities.
Founder’s Day 2026 Public Holiday
Founder’s Day is recognised among Ghana’s statutory public holidays and is observed annually on September 21.
The Ministry of the Interior has therefore reminded the public that the 2026 observance falls on a Monday and should be observed throughout Ghana.
The announcement forms part of the government’s official Ghana public holiday calendar for 2026, which provides dates for statutory holidays and national commemorations.
Key Details
- Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
- Occasion: Founder’s Day
- Status: Statutory Public Holiday
- Country: Ghana
- Issuing Ministry: Ministry of the Interior
- Minister: Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak
The public is encouraged to take note of the September 21, 2026 public holiday and make the necessary arrangements ahead of the observance.
Source: newsthemegh.com