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
Events
January
7th - John Kufuor inaugurated as President of Ghana. Kufuor had won the 2000 Presidential elections.
February
March
6 March - 44th independence anniversary is held
April
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.
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."