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Friday, January 1, 2027 · 147 days
Gambia has 9 public holidays in 2027. 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 2027. These include 9 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Independence Day (on February 18), Good Friday (on March 26), Easter Monday (on March 29) and Labour Day (on May 1).
About these dates: the Gambia 2027 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 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 2027.
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Bridge-day opportunityFeb 18 – Feb 214 days · Take 2027-02-19 off
- Long weekendMar 26 – Mar 294 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 22 – May 254 days · Take 2027-05-24 off
- Bridge-day opportunityJul 22 – Jul 254 days · Take 2027-07-23 off
Frequently Asked Questions
Gambia has 9 public holidays in 2027.
The next public holiday is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
The next public holiday in Gambia is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
Yes. 9 out of 9 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 5 long weekends in Gambia in 2027.
No. The next public holiday in Gambia is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.