Public Holiday Nationwide

New Year's Day (observed)

Name: New Year's Day (observed)
Start: 2028-01-03
End: 2028-01-03
Location: Gambia

Monday, January 3, 2028

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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

3-Day Block

SAT 01 Weekend

SUN 02 Weekend

MON 03 Holiday

3-day weekend (January 1 – January 3)

📣 Traveler notes

Gambia, known as the 'Smiling Coast,' is a narrow West African country. It is largely bordered by Senegal and is recognized for its beaches, wildlife, and the town of Juffureh.

National Independence Day is celebrated on February 18th.
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are major celebrations involving community feasts and traditional attire.
This content does not mention other specific holiday expectations.

About this holiday

The Islamic New Year, marking the start of the lunar Hijri year (Muharram), is observed by most Muslims. The Islamic calendar influences religious practices such as prayer and fasting. It is a public holiday in numerous countries.