Workers and students across Ghana are set to enjoy another break later this month after the government officially declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a statutory public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
The announcement was made by the Ministry for the Interior in a statement signed by the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, on Friday, May 15, 2026.
“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 celebration in Ghana
Eid-ul-Adha, widely known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most important events on the Islamic calendar. The celebration honours the devotion and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in fulfilment of Allah’s command before God provided a ram as a substitute.
The festival is celebrated by Muslims around the world through prayers, acts of charity, and the sharing of meals with relatives, neighbours, and the less privileged in society.
In Ghana, the occasion is usually marked by large congregational prayers at mosques and open prayer grounds in cities and communities nationwide. Families often come together to celebrate with food, visits, and the symbolic slaughtering of animals such as sheep and goats.
Public holiday for Eid-ul-Adha
The recognition of Eid-ul-Adha as a statutory public holiday reflects Ghana’s religious diversity and the country’s longstanding commitment to religious tolerance and inclusion.
Every year, the holiday draws thousands of worshippers dressed in colourful attire as Muslim communities observe the sacred festival with prayer and thanksgiving.
For many Ghanaians, the holiday will also provide another midweek opportunity to rest, travel, or spend time with loved ones before the month comes to an end.
