The Gambia 2026
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February
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Public holiday Weekend
Public holidays in The Gambia in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
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| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Mar 12 | Thursday | Lailat al-Qadr |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Korité |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Tabaski |
| Jun 25 | Thursday | Day of Ashura |
| Jul 22 | Wednesday | Revolution Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
In 2026, The Gambia has 14 public holidays. 13 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and the last one is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does The Gambia have in 2026?
- The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.
How many long weekends are there in The Gambia in 2026?
5, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Mar 20 to Mar 22 (Korité). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.
Which 2026 holidays in The Gambia fall on a weekend?
Assumption (Saturday, August 15, 2026). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.
More calendars
Other years for The Gambia: 2027, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2026 calendar.
Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.