The government has officially declared Monday, January 7, 2019, as Constitution Day and will be observed as a public holiday nationwide. A press release dated December 27 and signed by the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery has stated.
Earlier this month, legislation was laid in parliament on government's proposal of new holidays to be observed in the country. The government sought to amend the public holiday Act 2001 (Act 601) with the introduction of the 'Constitution Day' to be observed on January 7. The amendment also proposed that the Africa Union day, marked on May 25, and Republic Day on July 1 be made commemorative days.
