Gambia public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Gambia): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 5
Gambia public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| March 12 | Thursday | Lailat al-Qadr |
| March 20 | Friday | Korité |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Tabaski |
| June 25 | Thursday | Day of Ashura |
| July 22 | Wednesday | Revolution Day |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- March 12 – March 154 days off · if you take Friday March 13 off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 23 – May 253 days off
- May 23 – May 275 days off · if you take Tuesday May 26 off
- June 25 – June 284 days off · if you take Friday June 26 off
- August 22 – August 254 days off · if you take Monday August 24 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | 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 2026?
Gambia has 14 public holidays in 2026; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Gambia?
Next public holiday (Gambia): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Gambia has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 5 more if you take one bridge day off.