2002 in Ghana
# 2002 in Ghana

2002 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2002.

## Incumbents

* President: John Kufuor
* Vice President: Aliu Mahama
* Chief Justice: Edward Kwame Wiredu

## Events

### January

* Annual New Year school held in University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.

### March

* 6 March - 45th independence anniversary

March - District Assembly elections held.

### May

* 1st - Workers' Day celebrations held.

### July

* 1st - Republic Day

### October

* 31st - President John Kufuor makes an eight-day official visit to China.

### December

* National Best Farmer Celebrations held

## 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."

