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Independence Day
Wednesday, 18 Feb 2026 · Gambia · Nationwide · Public holiday
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Bridge day check
Falls midweek on a Wednesday. It splits the week rather than extending the weekend, so bridging costs two days of leave either side.
What the day is for
The national day: parades, flags, official ceremonies and, in most places, fireworks after dark.
Do shops and banks close?
Government offices and banks closed; retail varies by country.
Getting around
Route closures around parades and heavy crowding around evening displays.
When it falls each year
Floating holidays shift; fixed ones move only in which weekday they land on.
2025Tuesday · 18 Feb 2025Bridge to 4 days
2026Wednesday · 18 Feb 20261-day break
2027Thursday · 18 Feb 2027Bridge to 4 days
2028Friday · 18 Feb 20283-day break
2029Sunday · 18 Feb 20292-day break
See the full Gambia holiday calendar or count the working days.