Public Holidays in Gambia
Every public holiday in Gambia for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
Gambia public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day | Public |
| Jul 22 | Wednesday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Gambia public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 18 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Tuesday | Africa Day | Public |
| Jul 22 | Thursday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
Gambia public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 18 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Africa Day | Public |
| Jul 22 | Saturday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Tuesday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
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About holidays in Gambia
This page lists Gambia's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Gambia?
Gambia has 9 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Gambia?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in Gambia nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.