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The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has announced major changes to Ghana’s public holiday calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through the Interior Ministry, the government has laid before Parliament the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposed legislation seeks to establish July 1 as a new public holiday and restore the controversial Founder’s Day observance to September 21. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Interior Minister made this announcement on the floor of Parliament earlier today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In welcome news for workers, the bill includes provisions to move all midweek holidays (falling on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays) to Fridays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This change aims to create longer weekends and potentially boost productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the Minority in Parliament has strongly objected to the Majority’s decision to fast-track the bill under a certificate of urgency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Opposition members argue this approach sidelines more pressing national issues that require parliamentary attention.<\/p>\n\n
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