1997 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1997.
President: Jerry John Rawlings
Vice President: John Atta Mills
7 January - John Atta Mills is sworn in as Vice President of Ghana.
6 March - 40th independence anniversary held.
1 July - Republic day celebrations held across the country.
3 October - Ghana Bar Association (GBA) re-elects Mr. Sam Okudzeto as its national president at a conference in Ho in the Volta region.
8 October - Ghana marks World Disaster Day.
Shamo Quaye Dies
Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held in all regions of the country.
17 January - Susanna Al-Hassan, politician and writer, Ghana's first female parliamentary minister (born 1927)
30 November - Shamo Quaye, footballer (born 1971)
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."
