1980s in Ghana

1980s in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the years 1980 to 1989.

Incumbents

 * President: Hilla Limann (1979–1981)
 * President: Jerry Rawlings (1981–2000)

Events

 * 31 December 1981 - in another Jerry Rawlings -led coup the Hilla Limann government is overthrown.
 * 31 December 1981 - the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC) forms a new government.
 * 5 January 1982 - Jerry Rawlings presents a detailed statement explaining the factors that necessitated the termination of the Third Republic in a radio broadcast.
 * June 1982 - an attempted coup attempt discovered, those implicated are executed.
 * 1983 - more than one million Ghanaians return to Ghana after being expelled from Nigeria.
 * 1983-84 - widespread bush fires devastate crop production.
 * 1987 - economic progress results in a drop of inflation to 20 percent.

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."