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When are the next National holidays in Gambia?
Upcoming Holidays
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Assumption Day
Aug 15, . The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of ... -
Yawmul Ashura
Aug 19, . Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the ... -
Maulud Nabi
Oct 19, . Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of ... -
Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ... -
New Year's Day
Jan 1, . New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, ... -
Independence Day
Feb 18, . Gambia gained full independence from colonial Britain on 18 February 1965.
List of Holidays in Gambia in 2021
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | May Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Koriteh Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Koriteh | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Africa Liberation Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Tobaski Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Tobaski | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Assumption Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Yawmul Ashura | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Maulud Nabi | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
Gambia Holiday News
- 17 July 2021: The Gambia declares Tuesday as public holiday for Eidhul Adha source: Public Holiday News
- 24 May 2021: PRESIDENT BARROW DECLARES TUESDAY, 25TH MAY 2021 A PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE GAMBIA IN OBSERVANCE OF THE AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY source: Freedom Newspaper
- 12 May 2021: President Barrow Declares Eid Holidays source: Freedom Newspaper
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