2001 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2001.
| Years in Ghana: | 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 |
| Centuries: | 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century |
| Decades: | 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s |
| Years: | 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 |
Incumbents
Events
January
- 7th - John Kufour inaugurated as President of Ghana. Kufour had won the 2000 Presidential elections.[1]
February
March
- 6 March - 44th independence anniversary held.
April
May
- 9th - 126 football supporters die at the Accra Sports Stadium.[2]
June
- President Kufour abolishes the celebration of the June 4th revolution anniversary.
July
- 1st - Republic day celebrations held.
August
September
October
November
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."
References
- ^ "IN THE NEWS #462 - Ghana Elects New President". www.manythings.org. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ^ "DOSSIER: May 9, 2001 Stadium Disaster". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 18 May 2011.