Public Holiday Nationwide

Ashura (estimated)

Name: Ashura (estimated)
Start: 2026-06-25
End: 2026-06-25
Location: Gambia

Thursday, June 25, 2026

June 2026

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🏪 What's open

Banks Closed
Government offices Closed
Schools Closed
Shops Varies
Restaurants Varies
Public transit Reduced
Stock market Closed
Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block

THU 25 Holiday

FRI 26 Bridge Day

SAT 27 Weekend

SUN 28 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on June 26

📣 Traveler notes

The Gambia is a small West African nation situated along the Gambia River, known for its coastal environment, wildlife, and the town of Juffureh, often called the 'Smiling Coast'.

Independence Day is celebrated on February 18th.
The Muslim festival of Eid is a major multi-day event.
During Eid, large community feasts are held, which involve the slaughter of many animals for food.
Festivities often involve people, particularly women, wearing new and fine traditional clothing.

About this holiday

Ashura (or Arba'in) is an annual pilgrimage held in Karbala, Iraq. It commemorates the death of Husayn ibn Ali, the third Shi'ite Imam and grandson of Muhammad, during the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. This world's largest pilgrimage is a central Shia religious observance honoring his memory and expressing devotion.