Gambia Public Holidays 2025
Gambia observes 14 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 18 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Mar 23 | Sunday | Lailat al-Qadr | Public |
| Mar 30 | Sunday | Korité | Public |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Sunday | Africa Day | Public |
| Jun 6 | Friday | Tabaski | Public |
| Jul 5 | Saturday | Day of Ashura | Public |
| Jul 22 | Tuesday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Friday | Assumption | Public |
| Sep 4 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
About public holidays in Gambia
Public holidays in Gambia are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Gambia have in 2025?
- Gambia has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Gambia?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Gambia close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.