Gov’t Declares Public Holiday on July 4, 2025
In a recent press release issued by the Ministry of the Interior, the general public has been informed that Friday, July 4, 2025, has been declared a public holiday. This declaration was made by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, through an Executive Instrument (E.I.), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, 2021 (Act 601).
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The press release, signed by Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Minister for the Interior, and issued in Accra on June 26, 2025, states that the public holiday should be observed throughout the country. This means that all businesses, institutions, and government offices will be closed on July 4, 2025.
It is worth noting that Tuesday, July 1, 2025, is already a public holiday, as it is Republic Day. The addition of July 4 as a public holiday will give Ghanaians a four-day weekend, from July 1 to July 4.
The declaration of this additional public holiday is expected to bring joy and relaxation to many Ghanaians, who will have the opportunity to spend quality time with their families and friends. It will also provide a much-needed break for workers, who will be able to recharge and refocus before returning to their duties.
Overall, the declaration of July 4, 2025, as a public holiday is a welcome development for Ghanaians, and it is expected to boost the economy and promote national unity.
