Local Govt Ministry Announces National Sanitation Day On Saturday

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has announced that Saturday, October 3, 2026, will be observed as National Sanitation Day across the country.

According to a press release issued on October 2, 2026, this month’s exercise will also serve as Ghana’s national commemoration of World Cleanup Day.

The Ministry commended individuals, volunteer groups, civil society organisations, businesses and communities that independently organised or participated in World Cleanup Day globally observed on September 20, 2026.

This year’s global theme is “From Clean Plates to Clean Cities,” with a focus on reducing food waste and its impact on the environment. Ghana’s complementary national theme is “National Sanitation Day: Local Actions Yielding National Impact.”

The Ministry will join the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) for the flagship exercise in Accra, which will commence at 6:00 a.m. at Rawlings Park, Accra-AMA, with cleanup activities extending to identified locations within the metropolis.

The Ministry has called on all 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to mobilise their communities and stakeholders to actively observe National Sanitation Day within their respective jurisdictions.

It further called on traditional and religious leaders, corporate institutions, schools, market associations, transport operators, civil society organisations, environmental groups, youth and volunteer organisations, development partners and the media to support the exercise and encourage broad public participation.

“Every Ghanaian is encouraged to clean their homes and surroundings, clear litter and refuse from public spaces, support community cleanup activities and adopt responsible practices for managing and disposing of waste,” the statement said.

The Ministry stressed that National Sanitation Day must go beyond a periodic cleanup exercise, describing it as an opportunity to build a culture of environmental responsibility in homes, markets, workplaces, schools and communities.

“The Ministry therefore invites all Ghanaians to come out on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and contribute to making our communities cleaner, healthier and more sustainable,” the release added.

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