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Public holidays in Gambia in 2026
Gambia has 14 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. May has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Gambia
| 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
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Korité: Fri 20 MarchGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayAfrica Day: Mon 25 MayChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Assumption: Saturday 15 August 2026