Holidays in Gambia in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Gambia in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Gambia.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year Gambia
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
Independence Day Gambia
February 18 2025, Tuesday
National
March Equinox Gambia
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Lailat al-Qadr Gambia
March 26 2025, Wednesday
National
Eid al-Fitr Gambia
March 31 2025, Monday
National
Good Friday Gambia
April 18 2025, Friday
National
Easter Monday Gambia
April 21 2025, Monday
National
Labour Day Gambia
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
Africa Day Gambia
May 25 2025, Sunday
National
Eid al-Adha Gambia
June 7 2025, Saturday
National
June Solstice Gambia
June 21 2025, Saturday
Seasonal
Ashura Gambia
July 6 2025, Sunday
National
Assumption of Mary Gambia
August 15 2025, Friday
National
The Prophet's Birthday Gambia
September 5 2025, Friday
National
September Equinox Gambia
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
December Solstice Gambia
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Gambia
December 25 2025, Thursday
National