← 1995 1994 1993 1996 in Ghana → 1997 1998 1999
Decades:	1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s
See also:	Other events of 1996 Timeline of Ghanaian history

1996 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1996.

Incumbents

• President: Jerry John Rawlings
• Vice President: Kow Nkensen Arkaah
• Chief Justice: Isaac Kobina Abban

Events

January

February

March

• 6th - 39th independence anniversary held.

April

May

June

July

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

August

September

October

November

December

• Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held in all regions of the country.
• 7th - Presidential and parliamentary elections held.^[1]

Births

• January 3: Koby Arthur, footballer

Deaths

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."