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Farmers' Day in Ghana

Name: Farmers' Day in Ghana
Start: 2026-12-06
Location: Ghana

Recognition of agricultural sector

Date in Ghana December 6

Instituted 1988

Quick Facts

Holiday Type

Classification in Ghana

Public

Established

Officially instituted in Ghana

1988

About Farmers' Day

Recognition of agricultural sector

A day to recognize the vital role of farmers in the economy.

Celebrates the contribution of farmers to Zambia's economy

Practical Information in Ghana

Banks

Banks are closed

🏦 Closed

Schools

Educational institutions are closed

🏫 Closed

Government Offices

Government services unavailable

🏛️ Closed

Historical Significance in Ghana

Started in 1985 in response to a severe drought that hit Ghanaian farmers in the 80's.

Calendar Details

Calendar Systems

gregorian

On this day in African history

1956 Oliver Tambo arrested on charges of high treason alongside Nelson Mandela and other anti-apartheid leaders. · South Africa

Historical Timeline

1988

Instituted in Ghana

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Holiday officially established in Ghana

📅 Established

2026

Last observed in Ghana

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Final celebration recorded in Ghana

⏰ Last Observed

Current Status in Ghana

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Ghana

Last observed: 2026 Public Holiday

Date: December 6, 2024