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Public in Gambia
Revolution Day
Commemoration of the 1985 uprising
Quick Facts
Pre-Independence
Established before national independence
🏛️ Historical
Holiday Type
Classification in Gambia
Public
Established
Officially instituted in Gambia
1994
About Revolution Day
Commemoration of the 1985 uprising
Marks the 1985 uprising that led to the fall of Jaafar Nimeiri.
Marks the overthrow of President Jaafar Nimeiry's regime in 1985
Practical Information in Gambia
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Gambia
Marks the day Yahya Jammeh seized power in a bloodless coup.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
Historical Timeline
1994
Instituted in Gambia
🇬🇲Holiday officially established in Gambia
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Gambia
🇬🇲Final celebration recorded in Gambia
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Gambia
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Gambia
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: July 22, 2024