Public holidays in Gambia, 2027
14 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Gambia drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 18 February | Independence Day | Thursday |
| 2 March | Lailat al-Qadr | Tuesday |
| 9 March | Korité | Tuesday |
| 26 March | Good Friday | Friday |
| 29 March | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Saturday |
| 16 May | Tabaski | Sunday |
| 25 May | Africa Day | Tuesday |
| 15 June | Day of Ashura | Tuesday |
| 22 July | Revolution Day | Thursday |
| 14 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Saturday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Sunday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Gambia have in 2027?
14 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Gambia?
New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.