Farmers’ Day: Government Declares Friday, December 5, as a Public Holiday
- The Ministry for the Interior has declared Friday, December 5, 2022, a public holiday in Ghana
- According to the ministry, the day is in commemoration of the annual Farmers Day observed every first Friday in December
- This year's national Farmers Day event will be observed in Ho in the Volta Region of Ghana
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Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Minister for the Interior, has declared Friday, December 5, 2025, as a public holiday for Ghanaians.
The Member of Parliament for Asawase stated this in a statement dated Friday, November 28, 2025.
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In the statement, which was shared on social media, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak said that, as in previous years, the first Friday in December would be celebrated as Farmers’ Day, hence the statutory public holiday.
"The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 5th December 2025, which marks Farmers’ Day, is a statutory public holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country."
Farmers’ Day is celebrated in Ghana every year to honour the immense support and contribution of farmers and fishers in the country. It acknowledges their role in national development, food security, and economic growth.
The 2025 Farmers’ Day celebration will be held under the theme: “Eat Ghana, Grow Ghana, Secure the Future.” The main event will take place in Ho, Volta Region.
There will be national and regional celebrations. The Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies will also organise their own events to honour top farmers in their jurisdictions.
Other activities will include exhibitions, forums, and the presentation of valuable prizes to top farmers, which have included a three-bedroom house for the best farmer since 2002.
Netizens happy over the holiday declaration
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the post shared by the Ministry of the Interior on social media. Many seemed happy that there was a holiday coming up. Read some of the comments below:
Hassan Fuseini said:
"Eye zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu eye zaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa joy is coming."
@JahNamm wrote:
"You spoil there❤️🔥… man, go rest small."
@NwaZamani said:
"You spoil there give we 😎👍."
Nana Abayie Beckham wrote:
"As a teacher...Akyire diiiinnnn."
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National Best Farmer yet to receive prize
In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh reported that the Minister of Food and Agriculture disclosed that the 2024 National Best Farmer had not received his cash prize after several months.
Eric Opoku said the other awardees had also not received their money, but his ministry would work to ensure they were given their dues
"Most of those who received awards during the 2024 National Farmers’ Day have not received their prize money. The 2024 National Best Farmer, for instance, has not received his prize money."
"He was in my office to tell me. We have now put things together and got the money that the NPP government promised. On August 6, courtesy of ADB Bank, we will give them their awards," he added.
Nana Owusu Achiaw Brempong was the 2024 National Best Farmer, and was due a cash prize of GH¢1 million, sponsored by Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC.
Source: YEN.com.gh
