Public holidays in the Gambia 2027
The Gambia has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendIndependence Day
Thursday
Good Friday
Friday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendLabour Day
Saturday
On the weekendAfrica Day
Tuesday
Revolution Day
Thursday
Assumption Day
Sunday
On the weekendChristmas Day
Saturday
On the weekend
Working days off
6
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 9
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 3
Gambia public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of the Gambia’s 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 6 fall on a working day and 3 on the weekend. 3 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does the Gambia have in 2027?
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The Gambia has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 6 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in the Gambia in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in the Gambia fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Labour Day (May 1), Assumption Day (August 15) and Christmas Day (December 25) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on the Gambia’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in the Gambia in 2027?
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3 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday.