Africa Day
Details
- Country
Gambia- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- May 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organisation of African Unity, now the African Union, and celebrates African unity and progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Africa Day a public holiday in Gambia?
- Yes, Africa Day is an official public holiday in Gambia. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Africa Day 2026?
- Africa Day 2026 falls on May 25, 2026.