Monday, August 5, declared public holiday for Founders’ Day

Monday, 5th August 2024, has been declared a public holiday by President Nana Akufo-Addo.

This decision follows the recognition of Founders’ Day, which is a statutory public holiday, on Sunday, 4th August 2024.

Since Founders’ Day falls on a Sunday this year, the President has issued an Executive Instrument (E.I) in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601), declaring Monday, 5th August 2024, as an additional public holiday.

This was contained in a statement signed by Interior Minister, Henry Quartey.

The general public has been advised to observe this holiday nationwide.