Public holidays in the Gambia
This is a list of public holidays in The Gambia.
Public holidays
[edit]| Date | English name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | |
| February 18 | Independence Day | From the United Kingdom, 1965 |
| March or April | Good Friday | Crucifixion of Jesus |
| March or April | Easter Monday | Day after Easter |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Also International Workers' Day |
| May 25 | African Liberation Day | Celebrates African diversity and freedom across the continent.[1] |
| July 22 | Revolution Day | From the United Kingdom, 1994 |
| August 15 | Assumption Day | |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | |
| Muharram 10 | Yawmul Ashura | Commemorates the victory of the Prophet Moses over the pharaohs. |
| Rabi' al-awwal 12 | Mawlid Nabi | Birthday of Muhammad (c. 570 CE). |
| Ramadan 27 | Lialat-Ul-Qadr | Revelation of the Quran[2] |
| Shawwal 1 | Koriteh | Breaking of the Ramadan fast |
| Dhu al-Hijjah 10 | Tobaski | Feast of the Sacrifice of the Prophet Abraham |
Variable dates
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Tutu, Bongiwe (23 May 2019). "10 Things to Know About Africa Day". Africa.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "Laylat al Qadr - Calendar Date". www.calendardate.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g M. A., Political Theory; B. A., Political Theory. "When Is Good Friday This Year?". Learn Religions. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Eid al-Fitr 2024 - Calendar Date". www.calendardate.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Eid al-Adha 2024 | When is Eid al-Adha 2024? - CalendarZ". www.calendarz.com. 19 February 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ "Ashura - Calendar Date". www.calendardate.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ "Prophet's Birthday - Calendar Date". www.calendardate.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.