Gambia has a total of 23 holidays in 2023. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year
Sunday, January 1, 2023 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day off for New Year
Monday, January 2, 2023 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Independence Day
Saturday, February 18, 2023 Independence Day is a public holiday in The Gambia
Day off for Independence Day
Monday, February 20, 2023 Independence Day is a public holiday in The Gambia
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2023 March Equinox in The Gambia (Banjul)
Ramadan Start
Thursday, March 23, 2023 Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Good Friday
Friday, April 7, 2023 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 10, 2023 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Lailat al-Qadr
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Eid al-Fitr
Friday, April 21, 2023 Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Saturday, April 22, 2023 Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in The Gambia
Labour Day
Monday, May 1, 2023 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Election Day Holiday
Saturday, May 20, 2023 Election Day Holiday is a public holiday in The Gambia
Africa Day
Thursday, May 25, 2023 Africa Day is a public holiday in The Gambia
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 June Solstice in The Gambia (Banjul)
Eid al-Adha
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Revolution Day
Saturday, July 22, 2023 Revolution Day is a public holiday in The Gambia
Ashura
Friday, July 28, 2023 Ashura is a public holiday in The Gambia
Assumption of Mary
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
September Equinox
Saturday, September 23, 2023 September Equinox in The Gambia (Banjul)
The Prophet's Birthday
Thursday, September 28, 2023 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
December Solstice
Friday, December 22, 2023 December Solstice in The Gambia (Banjul)
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2023 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
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