The Gambia has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Mar 12 | Thursday | Lailat al-Qadr | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Korité | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Tabaski | Public |
| Jun 25 | Thursday | Day of Ashura | Public |
| Jul 22 | Wednesday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
The Gambia has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.