The government has officially declared Monday, January 8, 2024, as a public holiday in celebration of Constitution Day.
Minister for Interior Ambrose Dery, in a formal announcement, underscored the importance of Constitution Day, slated for Sunday, January 7, 2024, which is recognized as a Statutory Public Holiday.
Given that this significant day falls on a Sunday, His Excellency, the President of Ghana, has invoked Executive Instrument (E.I.) powers as outlined in Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601).
Consequently, Monday, January 8, 2024, has been officially designated as an additional public holiday.
The statement issued a nationwide call for the public to honor this day as a public holiday.