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Gambia has 9 public holidays in 2019. 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 2019. 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 19), Easter Monday (on April 22) and Labour Day (on May 1).
About these dates: the Gambia 2019 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.
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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 2019.
- Bridge-day opportunityDec 29 – Jan 14 days · Take 2018-12-31 off
- Long weekendFeb 16 – Feb 183 days
- Long weekendApr 19 – Apr 224 days
- Long weekendJul 20 – Jul 223 days
- Bridge-day opportunityAug 15 – Aug 184 days · Take 2019-08-16 off
Frequently Asked Questions
Gambia has 9 public holidays in 2019.
Yes. 9 out of 9 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 5 long weekends in Gambia in 2019.
No. The next public holiday in Gambia is on .