Gambia Public Holidays 2026
January
February
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in The Gambia
Day off for Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in The Gambia
March
Lailat al-Qadr
Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in The Gambia
May
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day off for Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Election Day Holiday
Election Day Holiday is a public holiday in The Gambia
Africa Day
Africa Day is a public holiday in The Gambia
Day off for Africa Day
Africa Day is a public holiday in The Gambia
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
June
July
Day off for Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Revolution Day
Revolution Day is a public holiday in The Gambia
August
Assumption of Mary
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Assumption Holiday
Assumption Holiday is a public holiday in The Gambia
The Prophet's Birthday
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
December
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Day off for Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a public holiday in The Gambia