Gambia

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Independence Day is a public holiday in The Gambia

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).

Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in The Gambia

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Africa Day is a public holiday in The Gambia

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

Eid al-Adha Holiday is a public holiday in The Gambia

Ashura is a public holiday in The Gambia

The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.

Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.