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The general populace is hereby notified that Monday, 21st September 2026, constitutes Founder’s Day. This day is designated as a Statutory Public Holiday and shall be observed accordingly throughout the nation.
The government has officially proclaimed Monday, September 21, 2026, as a statutory public holiday in commemoration of Founder’s Day.
The Ministry of the Interior disseminated this declaration through an official notice dated September 14, 2026. They directed the public that the designated day must be observed as a public holiday across all regions of the country.
Founder’s Day represents an occasion established to honour the individuals whose contributions were instrumental in Ghana’s independence struggle. It also commemorates those who contributed to the formation of the nation.
The observance is intrinsically linked to Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s inaugural Prime Minister and subsequent President. He exercised considerable influence in advancing the country’s independence movement.
September 21 holds additional significance as it corresponds with Nkrumah’s date of birth.
The holiday designation has, nevertheless, undergone modifications throughout successive periods. Pursuant to the Public Holidays (Amendment) Act, 2019, August 4 was established as Founder’s Day. In contrast, September 21 was designated for observance as Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day.