Gambia public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Gambia. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| March 16, 2026 | Monday | Lialat-Ul-Qadr (estimated) |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Koriteh (estimated) |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Koriteh (estimated) |
| March 23, 2026 | Monday | Koriteh (observed, estimated) |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Africa Liberation Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Tobaski (estimated) |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Tobaski (estimated) |
| June 25, 2026 | Thursday | Yawmul Ashura (estimated) |
| July 22, 2026 | Wednesday | July 22 Revolution Day |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Feast of the Assumption |
| August 17, 2026 | Monday | Feast of the Assumption (observed) |
| August 25, 2026 | Tuesday | Mawlid Nabi (estimated) |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| February 18, 2027 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| March 6, 2027 | Saturday | Lialat-Ul-Qadr (estimated) |
| March 8, 2027 | Monday | Lialat-Ul-Qadr (observed, estimated) |
| March 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Koriteh (estimated) |
| March 10, 2027 | Wednesday | Koriteh (estimated) |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| May 3, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day (observed) |
| May 16, 2027 | Sunday | Tobaski (estimated) |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | Tobaski (estimated) |
| May 25, 2027 | Tuesday | Africa Liberation Day |
| June 15, 2027 | Tuesday | Yawmul Ashura (estimated) |
| July 22, 2027 | Thursday | July 22 Revolution Day |
| August 14, 2027 | Saturday | Mawlid Nabi (estimated) |
| August 15, 2027 | Sunday | Feast of the Assumption |
| August 16, 2027 | Monday | Feast of the Assumption (observed); Mawlid Nabi (observed, estimated) |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Gambia have in 2026?
20 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Gambia?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Gambia holiday?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
How do I check Gambia business days in code?
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