President John Dramani Mahama has declared Tuesday, December 27 and Monday, January 2 as public holidays.
The declaration by Executive Instrument was made known in a statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Prosper Bani, on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the two days replace Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, which fall on Sundays.
The statement reads: “It is noted, however, that, 25th December, 2016 (Christmas Day) and 1st January, 2017 (New Year’s Day) both fall on Sundays.
“In view of that, His Excellency, the President, has by Executive Instrument (EI) declared Tuesday, 27th December, 2016 and Monday, 2nd January, 2017 as public holidays.”
Source: www.viasat1.com.gh
