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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Revolution Day
Thursday, July 22, 2027
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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
22
Holiday
FRI
23
Bridge Day
SAT
24
Weekend
SUN
25
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on July 23
📣 Traveler notes
Gambia is a small West African nation on the Gambia River, known as the 'Smiling Coast' for its beaches, wildlife, and the town of Juffureh.
- Independence Day is celebrated on February 18.
- Eid, a Muslim festival, is observed by nearly all Gambians, typically lasting 2 to 3 days.
- During Eid, large-scale feasts are held, involving the slaughter of up to 250,000 animals.
- It is customary for women to wear their finest clothing and purchase new dresses during Eid.
- Always ask permission before photographing people, as some Gambians have specific beliefs regarding being photographed by strangers.
About this holiday
A public holiday in The Gambia.