2006 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2006.
President: John Kufuor
Vice President: Alhaji Alihu Mahama
23rd - Archbishop Peter Derry is appointed Cardinal by The Vatican at age 88
6 March - 49th independence anniversary
25th - Otumfuo Osei-Tutu II inducted Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
29th - Ghana experiences solar eclipse
June - The national football team the Black Stars play in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
21st - NDC holds delegates' congress, John Atta Mills emerges presidential candidate for the third time
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. These are also "special days."
