2008 in Ghana
# 2008 in Ghana

2008 in Ghana details events of note that happened in the Ghana in the year 2008.

## Incumbents

* President: John Kufuor
* Vice President: Aliu Mahama
* Chief Justice: Georgina Theodora Wood

## Events

### February

* 20th - U.S. President George Bush arrives in Ghana for an official visit.

### December

* 7 December - Presidential and parliamentary election held.
* 28 December - John Atta Mills wins presidential run off.

## 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
* April 22 Good Friday
* 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."

