Friday, March 6, 2026, is a statutory public holiday and should be observed as such by the general public across the country, the Ministry of the Interior, has announced.
In a post on the Ministry’s official Facebook page on Monday, March 2, 2026, it said the day should be recognised and observed as such across all regions, in accordance with national law governing public holidays.
“The general public is hereby informed that Friday, March 6, marks Independence Day, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country.”
March 6 of every year is observed as Independence Day in Ghana as it commemorates the nation’s historic attainment of self-rule from British colonial administration in 1957.
The day is traditionally marked by national parades, ceremonial events and reflections on the country’s democratic journey and socio-economic progress.
Ghana therefore turns 69 after its independence this year.
