Thursday, August 4, 2022 has been declared a statutory holiday to mark Founders’ Day.
A statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery, read:
“The general public is hereby informed that Thursday, August 4, 2022 which marks Founders’ Day is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country.”
It is a national public holiday observed to commemorate the contributions of all the people, notably the “Big Six” who led the struggle for Ghana’s independence.
Ghanaians also observe the day to include activities that will encourage the Ghanaian people within the country and in the diaspora to accept Ghana as their homeland
