Gambia Long Weekends 2026

17 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (10)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Laylat al-Qadr (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 14 - Mar 16

Laylat al-Qadr (estimated) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 20 - Mar 22

Eid al-Fitr (estimated) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 21 - Mar 23

Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 3 - Apr 5

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 4 - Apr 6

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

Labor Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Africa Liberation Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Weekend Period: May 23 - May 25

Africa Liberation Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Assumption Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Weekend Period: Aug 15 - Aug 17

Assumption Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 25, 2026
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

Christmas Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Boxing Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, December 28, 2026
Weekend Period: Dec 26 - Dec 28

Boxing Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (7)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 2
Total Break: Jan 1 - Jan 4

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Day for a 4-day weekend

Independence Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 16, Tuesday, Feb 17
Total Break: Feb 14 - Feb 18

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Independence Day

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 25, Tuesday, May 26
Total Break: May 23 - May 27

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 29
Total Break: May 28 - May 31

Take Friday off to bridge Eid al-Adha (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Ashura (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jun 26
Total Break: Jun 25 - Jun 28

Take Friday off to bridge Ashura (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

July 22 Revolution Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 20, Tuesday, Jul 21
Total Break: Jul 18 - Jul 22

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with July 22 Revolution Day

Prophet's Birthday (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 24
Total Break: Aug 22 - Aug 25

Take Monday off to bridge Prophet's Birthday (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.