2001 in Ghana

• 7th - John Kufuor inaugurated as President of Ghana. Kufuor had won the 2000 Presidential elections.^[1]

• 6 March - 44th independence anniversary is held

• 9th - 126 football supporters die at the Accra Sports Stadium.^[2]

• President Kufour abolishes the celebration of the June 4th revolution anniversary.

• 1st - Republic day celebrations held.

• Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held across the country.

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."