title: 1994 in Ghana
text: # 1994 in Ghana
  
  1994 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1994.
  
  ## Incumbents
  
  * President: Jerry John Rawlings
  * Vice President: Kow Nkensen Arkaah
  * Chief Justice: Philip Edward Archer
  
  ## Events
  
  ### February
  
  * 3rd - ethnic violence erupts between Konkomba and Nanumba tribal groups. The two groups are in the Northern region.
  
  ### March
  
  * 6th - 38th independence anniversary held.
  
  ### July
  
  * 1st - Republic day celebrations held across the country.
  
  ### August
  
  * - President Jerry Rawlings, becomes chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
  
  ### December
  
  * Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held in all regions of the country.
  
  ## 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."
  
  