Independence Day is a public holiday in Ghana, and it is observed on March 6 each year.
Independence Day celebrates the anniversary of the declaration of Ghanaian independence from the British colonial rule on March 6, 1957.
Ghana, formerly known as the Gold Coast, is a country in West Africa. The British took over some parts of the country in 1874 and renamed British Gold Coast. Although there were many military engagements against the British rules, the country was officially occupied in 1900 as a result of the Anglo-Ashanti wars.
Ghana declared independence on March 6, 1957, and Kwame Nkrumah was the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana.
The following is the list of Independence Day in Ghana from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Mar 06, 2022 | Sunday |
| Independence Day | Mar 06, 2023 | Monday |
| Independence Day | Mar 06, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Independence Day | Mar 06, 2025 | Thursday |
| Independence Day | Mar 06, 2026 | Friday |
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