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Which public holidays commemorate Ghana’s independence and republican government?
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In Ghana, the following public holidays commemorate the nation's independence and the establishment of its republican government:
- Independence Day: Celebrated on March 6, this holiday marks the anniversary of Ghana’s independence from Great Britain in 1957.1
- Republic Day: Observed on July 1, this day commemorates the date in 1960 when Ghana became a republic.1
Additionally, Ghana observes Constitution Day on January 7, which commemorates the inauguration of the constitution that established the country's Fourth Republic in 1993.1