Ministry of Interior has declared Thursday, 4 August 2022, as a public holiday.
Government has announced Thursday, August 4, as a Statutory Holiday. A statement issued by the Ministry of Interior said the holiday is to mark Founder’s Day.
A statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery, read:
Founder’s Day is a national public holiday observed to commemorate the contributions of all the people, notably the “BIG SIX” who led the struggle for Ghana’s independence.
Ghanaians also observe the day to include activities that will encourage the Ghanaian people within the country and in the diaspora to accept Ghana as their homeland