Public holidays in the Gambia
The Gambia has 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 14 Public
- 1 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| March 12 | Thursday | Lailat al-Qadr | Public |
| March 20 | Friday | Korité | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Tabaski | Public |
| June 25 | Thursday | Day of Ashura | Public |
| July 22 | Wednesday | Revolution Day | Public |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does the Gambia have in 2026?
- The Gambia has 14 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in the Gambia in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in the Gambia fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 1 of them: Assumption.