Holidays and Observances in The Gambia in 2026
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| Mar 16 | Monday | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day | Public Holiday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Ashura (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| Sep 23 | Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
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