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2026 Gambia Holidays

See public holidays in Gambia for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

9

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

2 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Revolution Day

26 days away

About Gambia holidays in 2026

In 2026, Gambia observes a total of nine public holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day on January 1st and includes significant national observances such as Independence Day on February 18th and Revolution Day on July 22nd. The spring months of April and May are marked by religious holidays like Good Friday and Easter Monday, alongside Labour Day and Africa Day. The year concludes with Christmas Day on December 25th.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 18, 2026WednesdayIndependence Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 25, 2026MondayAfrica Day
July 22, 2026WednesdayRevolution Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Gambia holidays in 2026

  • Most holidays are observed nationwide.
  • Check the calendar for clustered holidays in April and May.
  • Be aware of the quiet periods in March, June, September, October, and November.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for 2026 in Gambia shows a notable concentration of observances in the spring months of April and May, featuring both religious and national holidays. Following this cluster, the year is more dispersed with single holidays occurring in January, February, July, August, and December.

There are several periods with no public holidays, specifically March, June, September, October, and November. This creates distinct quiet spells within the year, contrasting with the busier spring period.

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