The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has officially declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, a statutory public holiday in observance of May Day, also known as Workers’ Day.
The holiday will be observed nationwide, with all relevant institutions expected to comply.
May Day has been celebrated in Ghana since 1960, when the country’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, was honored by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) as the “First Number One Worker.”
The day serves to recognize the contributions of the labor movement and to advocate for workers’ rights and improved working conditions.
Traditionally, the Ghana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) organizes a national parade featuring representatives from various trade unions and the military to mark the occasion.
This year’s celebration is themed “Striving for Peace and Stability to Drive Industrialisation, Trade, and Decent Work for Social Justice.” The theme emphasizes the importance of peace and stability as essential foundations for sustainable industrial growth, job creation, and economic development.
