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Assumption Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 8 days
Gambia has 9 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 9 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Gambian public holidays or Gambian bank holidays? Gambia public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Gambia celebrates 9 public holidays in 2026. These include 9 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Independence Day (on February 18), Good Friday (on April 3), Easter Monday (on April 6) and Labour Day (on May 1).
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Gambia holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 64 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Long weekendMay 23 – May 253 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Gambia has 9 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.
The next public holiday in Gambia is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.
Yes. 9 out of 9 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 5 long weekends in Gambia in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Gambia is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.