How many long weekends are there in Gambia in 2026?

Gambia has 14 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 6 natural long weekends and 8 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Gambia?

A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Gambia, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.

Which Gambia holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

The best long weekend opportunities in Gambia include New Year's Day (4 days off), Independence Day (5 days off), Lailat al-Qadr (4 days off).

🏖️ Gambia Long Weekends — 2026 Calendar

14 events

Best Long Weekend

Take 1 days off around New Year's Day → get 4 consecutive days

Thu, Jan 1

14 long weekends

New Year's Day

Thursday, Thu, Jan 1

Public Holiday

Independence Day

Wednesday, Wed, Feb 18

Public Holiday

Lailat al-Qadr

Thursday, Thu, Mar 12

Public Holiday

Eid al-Fitr (Koriteh)

Friday, Fri, Mar 20

Public Holiday

Good Friday

Friday, Fri, Apr 3

Public Holiday

🇬🇲 Long Weekends in Gambia 2026

Plan your getaway — 14 long weekend opportunities in Gambia this year.

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Bridge Day Opportunities

Take 1, get 4 off

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4 · January

Bridge days: Friday, Jan 2

Take 2, get 5 off

Independence Day

Wed, Feb 18 – Sun, Feb 22 · February

Bridge days: Thursday, Feb 19, Friday, Feb 20

Take 1, get 4 off

Lailat al-Qadr

Thu, Mar 12 – Sun, Mar 15 · March

Bridge days: Friday, Mar 13

Take 2, get 5 off

Eid al-Adha (Tobaski)

Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31 · May

Bridge days: Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29

Take 1, get 4 off

Day of Ashura

Thu, Jun 25 – Sun, Jun 28 · June

Bridge days: Friday, Jun 26

Take 2, get 5 off

Revolution Day

Wed, Jul 22 – Sun, Jul 26 · July

Bridge days: Thursday, Jul 23, Friday, Jul 24

Take 1, get 4 off

Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)

Sat, Aug 22 – Tue, Aug 25 · August

Bridge days: Monday, Aug 24

Take 2, get 5 off

Prophet's Birthday

Wed, Aug 26 – Sun, Aug 30 · August

Bridge days: Thursday, Aug 27, Friday, Aug 28

Natural Long Weekends

3 days off — no leave needed

Eid al-Fitr (Koriteh)

Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Good Friday

Fri, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 5 · April

3 days off — no leave needed

Easter Monday

Sat, Apr 4 – Mon, Apr 6 · April

3 days off — no leave needed

Labour Day

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

Africa Day

Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

Christmas Day

Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 · December

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long weekends are there in Gambia in 2026?: Gambia has 14 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 6 natural long weekends and 8 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Gambia?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Gambia, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Gambia holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Gambia include New Year's Day (4 days off), Independence Day (5 days off), Lailat al-Qadr (4 days off).