Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Gambia
Gambia has 12 long weekends in 2026 and 5 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Independence Day for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
12
Bridge opps
- 5d
Independence Day
Sat 14 Feb – Wed 18 Feb
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Wed 27 May – Sun 31 May
Take Thursday + Friday off
2027
View all5
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
5
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Independence Day
Thu 18 Feb – Sun 21 Feb
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Gambia 2026
All 14 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Gambia 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Gambia 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Gambia 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Gambia have in 2026?
Gambia has 12 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Gambia have in 2027?
Gambia has 5 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Gambia?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Independence Day (Wed 18 Feb). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.