Long weekends in Gambia, 2026.
Gambia, 2026: 7 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 5 days of leave add the other 3, for 27 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 23 May to 25 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Africa Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 14 February to 18 February: 5 days off, take Mon 16 Feb and Tue 17 Feb as leave (Independence Day)
- 18 July to 22 July: 5 days off, take Mon 20 Jul and Tue 21 Jul as leave (Revolution Day)
Public holidays in Gambia, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday 18 February | Independence Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Monday 25 May | Africa Day |
| Wednesday 22 July | Revolution Day |
| Saturday 15 August | Assumption Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Gambia in 2026?
Gambia has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Gambia in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Gambia have in 2026?
Gambia has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 8 of them fall on a weekday.