General News of Tuesday, 31 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe government of Ghana through the Ministry of the Interior has declared Friday, April 3, 2026 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 6, 2026 (Easter Monday) as statutory public holidays to be observed nationwide. In a statement signed by Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak the Minister of the Interior, the government emphasised that these holidays form part of the Easter celebrations and should be respected across the country. “The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 3rd April 2026, and Monday, 6th April, mark Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively, which are Statutory Public Holidays and should be observed as such throughout the country, “the statement read. The day is marked by church services, fasting, prayer, and reflection on the sacrifice believed to have brought salvation to humanity. Many churches are expected to hold special services, remembering biblical events leading to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Source: GhanaWeb March 31, 2026 13:32 UTC