The Gambia Public Holidays 2026
14 public holidays and 248 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Wed, Feb 18 | Independence Day | Day off |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Lailat al-Qadr | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Korité | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Mon, May 25 | Africa Day | Day off |
| Wed, May 27 | Tabaski | Day off |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Day of Ashura | Day off |
| Wed, Jul 22 | Revolution Day | Day off |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Assumption | Day off |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 19 | 1 | 28 |
| March | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| May | 18 | 3 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 248 | 13 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in The Gambia?
There are 248 business days in 2026 in The Gambia, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 14 public holidays.
How many public holidays does The Gambia have in 2026?
The Gambia has 14 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.