sEvery year, Ghana Independence Day is celebrated on March 6. It is a public holiday for the citizens of Ghana. Ghana Independence Day is also called Ghana National Day. The day aims to commemorate Ghana’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. On this day, celebrations take place in public office with carnivals, parades, and other events.
History
The former Secretary-General of the U.G.C.C. and founder of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah won a majority in the Gold Coast legislative election in the year 1951.
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The Gold Coast region announced its independence from the United Kingdom on March 6, 1957. Nkrumah was elected as the first Prime Minister of Ghana and Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to achieve independence.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 6 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | March 6 | Thursday |
| 2026 | March 6 | Friday |
| 2027 | March 6 | Saturday |
| 2028 | March 6 | Monday |
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FAQs
Ghana was declared a republic nation on July 1, 1960.