GambiavsGuinea
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
3
Only Gambia
1
Only Guinea
What the numbers say
In 2026, Gambia has 9 nationwide public holidays and Guinea has 7, so Gambia gets 2 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day and Africa Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Gambia has 8 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 6 for Guinea (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Gambia offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 1 possible bridge day (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Guinea offers 5 and 1. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is April in Gambia and May in Guinea.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Gambia
Guinea is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Guinea
Gambia is working these days.