Monday, 22nd September declared public holiday for Founder’s Day

The Ministry of the Interior has announced that Monday, 22nd September 2025, will be observed as a statutory public holiday across the country.

According to the ministry, the declaration follows the fact that Founder’s Day, which falls on Sunday, 21st September, coincides with a weekend.

In line with the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601), as amended, President John Dramani Mahama has, by Executive Instrument, directed that the following Monday be observed as an additional holiday.

A statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, explained: “The general public is hereby informed that Sunday, 21st September 2025, marks Founder’s Day, which is a statutory public holiday.

However, in view of the fact that 21st September 2025 falls on a Sunday, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has, by Executive Instrument (E.I), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601), as amended, declared Monday, 22nd September 2025, as an additional public holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country.

The holiday is set aside to honour Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president and a central figure in the nation’s independence struggle.

Dr. Nkrumah, born on 21st September 1909, led Ghana to independence from British colonial rule in 1957 and became a global voice for Pan-Africanism.

His administration pursued ambitious development policies, promoting industrialization, education, and infrastructure expansion.

Although his presidency was cut short by a 1966 military coup, Nkrumah is still remembered for his strong stance on African unity and his vision for a self-reliant nation.

Historians regard Founder’s Day as a moment for Ghanaians to reflect on the sacrifices of the independence struggle and the enduring significance of Nkrumah’s legacy.

His commitment to freedom, education, and unity continues to inspire generations across Africa.

The Ministry of the Interior has urged the public to respect and observe the holiday, which underscores the nation’s recognition of its first leader’s contributions to Ghana’s history and identity.