The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has officially declared Tuesday, May 27, 2026, as a statutory public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-Ul-Adha celebration.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Ministry of the Interior, urging the general public to observe the day throughout the country as required by law.
Eid-Ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command.
In the statement, the Interior Ministry extended best wishes to the Muslim community and encouraged citizens to celebrate the occasion peacefully and responsibly.
“The general public is hereby informed that Tuesday, May 27, 2026, which marks Eid-Ul-Adha, is a statutory public holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country,” the statement noted.
The celebration is expected to be marked by special prayers, family gatherings, charitable activities, and the traditional sacrifice of animals in accordance with Islamic teachings.
Security agencies are also expected to heighten security arrangements in major cities and Muslim communities across the country to ensure peaceful celebrations.
Eid-Ul-Adha remains one of the most widely observed Islamic holidays in Ghana, bringing together Muslims for worship, reflection, and acts of generosity towards the less privileged.
