Mahama vows to restore July 1 as public holiday, proposes extra Eid holiday

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to reinstate July 1 as a statutory public holiday, restoring its historical significance as Republic Day and Senior Citizens Day in Ghana.

“We will soon present to Parliament amendments to the Public Holidays Act in order that we can restore July 1 as a holiday,” Mahama stated while addressing a gathering during his Thank You Tour in the Western Region on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

To ensure a well-organized celebration, he pledged to appoint a committee of religious leaders to oversee preparations.

Additionally, Prez. Mahama also confirmed plans to introduce an extra holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr, fulfilling a long-standing promise to the Muslim community.