The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has officially declared Friday, March 6, 2026, a statutory public holiday nationwide in commemoration of Ghana’s Independence Day.
In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Monday, March 2, 2026, the Minister directed that the day be recognised and observed as a public holiday across all regions in accordance with the laws governing public holidays in Ghana.
“The general public is hereby informed that Friday, March 6, marks Independence Day, which is a statutory public holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country,” the statement read.
Muntaka further explained that Independence Day commemorates Ghana’s attainment of self-rule from British colonial administration on March 6, 1957, making the country the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence.
As a result, Friday, March 6, 2026, will be observed as a non-working day for public sector workers, schools, and most private institutions, with banks and other financial institutions also expected to remain closed in line with the public holiday declaration.
The Ministry urged all citizens to use the occasion to reflect on the nation’s journey since independence and to celebrate the achievements of Ghana while renewing their commitment to national development and unity.
This year’s Independence Day falls on a Friday, effectively creating a long weekend for many Ghanaians.