1960s in Ghana

1960s in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the years 1960 to 1969.

Incumbents

 * President: Kwame Nkrumah from 1960 to 1966

Events

 * 1960 - Ghana becomes a republic. Kwame Nkrumah becomes the country's first elected president.
 * 1964 - Kwame Nkrumah declares that there will be no other political party apart from the Convention People's Party (CPP).
 * February 1966 - Kwame Nkrumah overthrown in a coup d'état by Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka.
 * August 1969 - First presidential election since independence held.

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."