National holidays of Gambia in 2021

This page contains a calendar of all 2021 public holidays for Gambia. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

Day Date Holiday Notes
Friday Jan. 1, 2021 New Year
Thursday Feb. 18, 2021 Independence Day
Saturday March 20, 2021 March Equinox
Friday April 2, 2021 Good Friday
Monday April 5, 2021 Easter Monday
Saturday May 1, 2021 Labour Day
Saturday May 8, 2021 Lailat al-Qadr
Thursday May 13, 2021 Eid al-Fitr
Tuesday May 25, 2021 Africa Day
Monday June 21, 2021 June Solstice
Tuesday July 20, 2021 Eid al-Adha
Sunday Aug. 15, 2021 Assumption of Mary
Thursday Aug. 19, 2021 Ashura
Wednesday Sept. 22, 2021 September Equinox
Tuesday Oct. 19, 2021 The Prophet's Birthday
Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021 December Solstice
Saturday Dec. 25, 2021 Christmas Day