title: 2004 in Ghana
text: # 2004 in Ghana
  
  2004 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2004.
  
  ## Incumbents
  
  * President: John Kufuor
  * Vice President: Aliu Mahama
  * Chief Justice: George Kingsley Acquah
  
  ## Events
  
  ### March
  
  * 6 March - 47th independence anniversary
  * 18 March - President John Kufuor launches National Health Insurance Scheme.
  
  ### September
  
  September 2 - Women's Manifesto for Ghana issued in Accra
  
  ### December
  
  * 3rd - West African Gas Pipeline Project commissioned by President John Kufour.
  * 7th - Presidential and Parliamentary Elections held.
  * 9th - John Kufour declared winner of the Presidential elections.
  
  ## National holidays
  
  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."
  
  