Gambia public holidays 2025
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 3
Gambia public holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| February 18 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| March 23 | Sunday | Lailat al-Qadr |
| March 30 | Sunday | Korité |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 21 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Sunday | Africa Day |
| June 6 | Friday | Tabaski |
| July 5 | Saturday | Day of Ashura |
| July 22 | Tuesday | Revolution Day |
| August 15 | Friday | Assumption |
| September 4 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2025
- February 15 – February 184 days off · if you take Monday February 17 off
- April 18 – April 214 days off
- May 1 – May 44 days off · if you take Friday May 2 off
- June 6 – June 83 days off
- July 19 – July 224 days off · if you take Monday July 21 off
- August 15 – August 173 days off
- September 4 – September 74 days off · if you take Friday September 5 off
- December 25 – December 284 days off · if you take Friday December 26 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Gambia have in 2025?
Gambia has 14 public holidays in 2025; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2025?
In 2025, Gambia has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 5 more if you take one bridge day off.