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The Gambia public holidays 2026
The Gambia has 14 public holidays in 2026. Below is the complete calendar with exact dates and the weekday each falls on.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Thursday | Lailat al-Qadr | Public |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Friday | Korité | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Africa Day | Public |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Tabaski | Public |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Thursday | Day of Ashura | Public |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Wednesday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Dates computed from The Gambia's official holiday rules. Optional and observance days are included for reference and may not be paid days off.
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