1999 in Ghana
# 1999 in Ghana

1999 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1999.

## Incumbents

* President: Jerry John Rawlings
* Vice President: John Atta Mills
* Chief Justice: Isaac Kobina Abban

## Events

### March

* 6 March - 42nd independence anniversary
* 15 March - President Rawlings attends a state dinner held in his honour by U.S. President Bill Clinton.

### July

* 1st - Republic day celebrations held across the country.

### August

* 14th - President Jerry Rawlings attends the burial service for the late Okyenhene, Osagyefo Kuntunkununku II at Kibi.

## Deaths

* 22 April - Former vice-president Joseph W.S. de Graft-Johnson dies in London after a short illness.

## National 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."

