Public Holidays in Gambia
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Gambia for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Wed, February 18 Wednesday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | |
| Fri, April 3 Friday |
Good Friday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, May 25 Monday |
Africa Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Wed, July 22 Wednesday |
Revolution Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sat, August 15 Saturday |
Assumption Day | 🌍 National | |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, February 18 Thursday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, March 26 Friday |
Good Friday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, May 1 Saturday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | |
| Tue, May 25 Tuesday |
Africa Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Thu, July 22 Thursday |
Revolution Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sun, August 15 Sunday |
Assumption Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National |
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Holiday data for Gambia is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: GM · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.