Government Declares Wednesday Public Holiday for Sallah Celebration
The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry for the Interior, has officially declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as a statutory public holiday in observance of Eid-Ul-Adha, popularly known as Sallah.
According to a statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the holiday is to allow Muslims across the country to celebrate the important Islamic festival.
“The general public is hereby informed that Wednesday, 27th May 2026, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country,” the statement noted.
Eid-Ul-Adha, also referred to as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant celebrations in Islam. The festival commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command.
Muslims across Ghana are expected to mark the occasion with special prayers, acts of charity, family gatherings, and the sharing of food with the needy.
The Ministry urged the public to observe the holiday peacefully and in accordance with national regulations.
The declaration adds to the list of statutory public holidays outlined by the for the 2026 calendar year.