Constitution Day (Ghana)

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Official nameConstitution Day
Observedby Ghana
TypeNational
CelebrationsParades, Fireworks, Rallies
Constitution Day
Official nameConstitution Day
Observed by Ghana
TypeNational
CelebrationsParades, Fireworks, Rallies
Date7 January
Next time7 January 2026 (2026-01-07)
Frequencyannual

Constitution Day is to commemorate the establishment of a new constitution for the fourth republic of Ghana in January 1993, popularly known as the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.[1][2] Constitution Day in Ghana is observed on January 7 after the presidential and parliamentary elections. It marks the first day of a new parliament after every election year when the old parliament of Ghana is dissolved at midnight on January 6 after elections.[1]

Statutory Holiday

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