2001 in Ghana

2001 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2001.

Incumbents

 * President: John Kufuor
 * Vice President: John Atta Mills (until 7 January) Aliu Mahama
 * Chief Justice: Isaac Kobina Abban (until 21 April) Edward Kwame Wiredu

January

 * 7th - John Kufuor inaugurated as President of Ghana. Kufuor had won the 2000 Presidential elections.

March

 * 6 March - 44th independence anniversary is held

May

 * 9th - 126 football supporters die at the Accra Sports Stadium.

June

 * President Kufour abolishes the celebration of the June 4th revolution anniversary.

July

 * 1st - Republic day celebrations held.

December

 * Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held across the country.

National holidays
Holidays in italics are "special days", while those in regular type are "regular 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."