Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Gambia?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Gambia?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in the Gambia.
Next public holiday in Gambia
Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) on 25 August 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Gambia
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | in 69 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| Independence Day | Thursday 18 February 2027 | in 124 days |
| Lailat al-Qadr | Tuesday 2 March 2027 | in 136 days |
| Korité | Tuesday 9 March 2027 | in 143 days |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 | in 160 days |
Public holidays in Gambia in 2026
Gambia has 14 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a weekend. 1 is still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| 12 March 2026 | Thursday | Lailat al-Qadr |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Korité |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Africa Day |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Tabaski |
| 25 June 2026 | Thursday | Day of Ashura |
| 22 July 2026 | Wednesday | Revolution Day |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Assumption |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in Gambia in 2026
These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.
Public holidays in Gambia in 2027
Gambia has 14 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in Gambia
Is today a public holiday in Gambia?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in the Gambia, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Gambia?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in the Gambia.
What is the next public holiday in Gambia?
The next public holiday in the Gambia is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
How many public holidays does Gambia have in 2026?
Gambia has 14 public holidays in 2026. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 1 are still to come this year.
Does Gambia move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for the Gambia in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.
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