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