Gambia Public Holidays 2026
Official calendar of holidays and observances
Quick Facts
Official Holiday Calendar
New Year's Day
First day of the calendar year
Good Friday
Christian commemoration of the crucifixion
Easter Monday
Christian celebration following Easter Sunday
Laylat al-Qadr
Night of Power
Labour Day
International Workers' Day
African Liberation Day
Celebration of African unity and freedom
Eid al-Adha
Festival of Sacrifice
Revolution Day
Commemoration of the 1985 uprising
Assumption Day
Christian feast celebrating the assumption of Mary
Mawlid
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Christmas Day
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus
Boxing Day
Day after Christmas
Discover Gambia's Rich Holiday Heritage
Your guide to African celebrations — from ancient traditions to modern observances.
Historical Timeline
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Calendar Integration
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