Public Holidays in Gambia, 2027
The Gambia observes 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 3 of which fall on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 9
- On a weekend
- 3
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2027
- 255
Nationwide
Gambia holiday calendar 2027
Dates marked nationwide are days off across the Gambia. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 18 February 2027 | Thursday | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday(weekend) | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 25 May 2027 | Tuesday | Africa Day | Nationwide |
| 22 July 2027 | Thursday | Revolution Day | Nationwide |
| 15 August 2027 | Sunday(weekend) | Assumption Day | Nationwide |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday(weekend) | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2027?
6 of Gambia's 9 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2027, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 3 fall on Saturday and Sunday: Labour Day (1 May 2027), Assumption Day (15 August 2027), Christmas Day (25 December 2027).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2027 leaves 255 business days in the Gambia.
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