1996 in Ghana

← 1995 1994 1993 1996 in Ghana → 1997 1998 1999
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See also:	Other events of 1996 Timeline of Ghanian history

1996 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1996.

Incumbents

• President: Jerry John Rawlings
• Vice President: Kow Nkensen Arkaah

Events

March

• 6th - 39th independence anniversary held.

July

• 1st - Republic day celebrations held across the country.

December

• Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held in all regions of the country.
• 7th - Presidential and parliamentary elections held.^[1]

Births

• January 3: Koby Arthur, footballer

National holidays

• January 1: New Year's Day
• March 6: Independence Day
• May 1: Labor Day
• December 25: Christmas
• December 26: Boxing day

In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."

References

Years in Ghana (1950s–present) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s