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Public Holidays in the Gambia 2026
Official public and bank holidays
23
Total
14
Past
9
Upcoming
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
|
JAN
1
Thursday
|
New Year's Day
Public
|
160 days ago
|
|
FEB
18
Wednesday
|
Independence Day
Public
|
112 days ago
|
|
MAR
16
Monday
|
Laylat al-Qadr (estimated)
Public
|
86 days ago
|
|
MAR
20
Friday
|
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Public
|
82 days ago
|
|
MAR
21
Saturday
|
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Public
|
81 days ago
|
|
MAR
23
Monday
|
79 days ago
|
|
|
APR
3
Friday
|
Good Friday
Public
|
68 days ago
|
|
APR
6
Monday
|
Easter Monday
Public
|
65 days ago
|
|
MAY
1
Friday
|
Labor Day
Public
|
40 days ago
|
|
MAY
1
Friday
|
Labour Day
Public
|
40 days ago
|
|
MAY
25
Monday
|
Africa Day
Public
|
16 days ago
|
|
MAY
25
Monday
|
Africa Liberation Day
Public
|
16 days ago
|
|
MAY
27
Wednesday
|
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Public
|
14 days ago
|
|
MAY
28
Thursday
|
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Public
|
13 days ago
|
| Upcoming | ||
|
JUN
25
Thursday
|
Ashura (estimated)
Public
|
in 15 days
|
|
JUL
22
Wednesday
|
July 22 Revolution Day
Public
|
in 42 days
|
|
JUL
22
Wednesday
|
Revolution Day
Public
|
in 42 days
|
|
AUG
15
Saturday
|
Assumption Day
Public
|
in 66 days
|
|
AUG
17
Monday
|
Assumption Day (observed)
Public
|
in 68 days
|
|
AUG
25
Tuesday
|
in 76 days
|
|
|
DEC
25
Friday
|
Christmas Day
Public
|
in 198 days
|
|
DEC
26
Saturday
|
Boxing Day
Public
|
in 199 days
|
|
DEC
28
Monday
|
Boxing Day (observed)
Public
|
in 201 days
|
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does the Gambia have in 2026?
The Gambia has 23 official public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in the Gambia?
The next public holiday in the Gambia is Ashura (estimated) on June 25, 2026 (Thursday).
Do public holidays in the Gambia fall on weekends?
Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2026.