2026 in the Gambia

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Events in the year 2026 in the Gambia.

Incumbents

• President: Adama Barrow
• Vice-President of the Gambia: Muhammad B.S. Jallow
• Chief Justice: Hassan Bubacar Jallow

Events

January

1 January – At least seven people die and 96 are rescued after a migrant boat carrying over 200 people capsizes overnight off the coast of the North Bank Division. ^[1]

Upcoming

• 5 December – 2026 Gambian presidential election ^[2]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in the Gambia

Source: ^[3]

• 1 January – New Year's Day
• 18 February – Independence Day
• 20 March – Koriteh
• 3 April – Good Friday
• 6 April – Easter Monday
• 1 May – Labour Day
• 9 May – Ascension Day
• 25 May – Africa Day
• 26 May – Tabaski
• 26 June – Ashura
• 22 July – Revolution Day
• 15 August – Assumption Day
• 25 August – The Prophet's Birthday
• 1 November – All Saints' Day
• 25 December – Christmas Day

Deaths

• 8 January – Musa Gibril Bala Gaye, 79, minister of finance (2003–2009) and foreign affairs (2005) ^[4]

References

1. Saine, Pap (1 January 2026). "Seven bodies recovered, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says". Reuters. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
2. "2026 presidential election set for Dec 5 – IEC Chairman". The Point. 2025-10-10. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
3. "Gambia Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
4. "Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Musa Gibril Bala Gaye". The Point. 9 January 2026. Retrieved 11 January 2026.

External links

• Online calendar