1950s in Ghana

1950s in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the years 1950 to 1959.

Incumbents

 * Prime Minister: Kwame Nkrumah from 1957 to 1960

Events

 * 1957 March - Ghana becomes independent with Kwame Nkrumah as prime minister.
 * 1958, 5–13 December - Ghana hosts the first All-African Peoples' Conference
 * 1959 - Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences established

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 founding of their towns. These are also "special days."