1997 in Ghana

1997 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1997.

Incumbents

 * President: Jerry John Rawlings
 * Vice President: Kow Nkensen Arkaah (until 7 January) John Atta Mills
 * Chief Justice: Isaac Kobina Abban

January

 * 7 January - John Atta Mills is sworn in as Vice President of Ghana.

March

 * 6 March - 40th independence anniversary held.

July

 * 1 July - Republic day celebrations held across the country.

October

 * 3 October - Ghana Bar Association (GBA) re-elects Mr. Sam Okudzeto as its national president at a conference in Ho in the Volta region.
 * 8 October - Ghana marks World Disaster Day.

December

 * Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held in all regions of the country.

Deaths

 * 17 January - Susanna Al-Hassan, politician and writer, Ghana's first female parliamentary minister (born 1927)
 * 30 November - Shamo Quaye, footballer (born 1971)

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."