Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in The Gambia in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Feb 18 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 20 | Wednesday | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| May 23 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day | Public Holiday |
| Jun 20 | Saturday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 31 | Friday | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| Aug 29 | Saturday | Ashura | Public Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
