2003 in Ghana
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2003 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2003.
Incumbents
- President: John Kufuor
- Vice President: Aliu Mahama
- Chief Justice: Edward Kwame Wiredu (until 4 July), George Kingsley Acquah
Events
March
- 6 March - 46th independence anniversary
December
- 5th - National Farmers' Day celebration held in Takoradi, the capital of the Western region.[1]
- 19th - President John Kufuor re-elected Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
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.