The Ghana Education Service (GES) has declared Thursday, May 9, 2024, as a public holiday for all Catholic and Presbyterian Schools nationwide.

This decision aligns with the observance of Ascension Day for the year.

In a joint statement, Ms. Araba Ahima Bentum, General Manager of the Ghana Catholic Education Unit, and Daniel Yeboah Hienno, General Manager of Presbyterian Schools, confirmed that this decision is in accordance with the celebration of Ascension Day.

“I wish to inform you that all Catholic Schools and offices of the Catholic Education Unit throughout the country will observe Thursday 09th May 2024 as Ascension Day and Obligatory Holy day. All Catholic Schools across the country will therefore be on holiday for the observation of the Ascension Day,” It announced.

The statement further urged all regional managers of the Catholic Education Unit, as well as chaplains in Senior High Schools and tertiary institutions, to ensure the observance of the day.

Similarly, all Presbyterian Schools and offices of the Presbyterian Education Unit nationwide are required to observe the Ascension Day Celebration, with all schools and offices closed for the day.

“It is our hope that Presbytery Chairpersons will encourage their District Ministers to fully participate in this celebration,” the statement added.