Gambia Long Weekends 2027

14 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (8)

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

New Year's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 1, 2027
Weekend Period: Jan 1 - Jan 3

New Year's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Laylat al-Qadr (observed, estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 8, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 6 - Mar 8

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

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 26, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 26 - Mar 28

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 29, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 27 - Mar 29

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 3, 2027
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

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

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 17, 2027
Weekend Period: May 15 - May 17

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

Assumption Day (observed); Prophet's Birthday (observed, estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 16, 2027
Weekend Period: Aug 14 - Aug 16

Assumption Day (observed); Prophet's Birthday (observed, estimated) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Boxing Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, December 27, 2027
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

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

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

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

Independence Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, February 18, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Feb 19
Total Break: Feb 18 - Feb 21

Take Friday off to bridge Independence Day for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 9

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8, Tuesday, Mar 9
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 10

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

Africa Liberation Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 24
Total Break: May 22 - May 25

Take Monday off to bridge Africa Liberation Day for a 4-day weekend

Ashura (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 14
Total Break: Jun 12 - Jun 15

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

July 22 Revolution Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, July 22, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jul 23
Total Break: Jul 22 - Jul 25

Take Friday off to bridge July 22 Revolution Day 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.