There are 14 public holidays in The Gambia in 2026, two of which fall on weekends.
The following is the list of public holidays in The Gambia 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2026 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Feb 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Lailat al-Qadr | Mar 15, 2026 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 20, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Good Friday | Apr 03, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Monday | Apr 06, 2026 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Africa Day | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Ashura | Jun 26, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Revolution Day | Jul 22, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Assumption of Mary | Aug 15, 2026 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Aug 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in The Gambia 2026.