President John Mahama has announced his intention to reinstate July 1 as a statutory public holiday.
During his Thank You Tour in the Western Region on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the President revealed that the government would soon present amendments to the Public Holidays Act in Parliament to make the change official.
Addressing the gathering, Mahama emphasized the importance of reflecting on the nation's progress and expressing gratitude for the strides made. As part of his proposal, he suggested that July 1 be observed as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, providing an opportunity for Ghanaians to come together and give thanks for the country’s development.
"We will have the opportunity as a nation soon to pray and give thanks to the Almighty God, as enjoined by the Holy Book that says, 'In all things, give thanks,'" the President stated.
Mahama also outlined plans to fulfill a promise to the Muslim community by including provisions in the amendments to the Public Holidays Act. These provisions will offer an additional holiday for the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, a key festival in the Muslim calendar.
"In the amendments of the Republic Holidays Act, we shall also make provisions to fulfill our promise to the Muslim community of an extra holiday to mark the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr," President Mahama added