Independence Day

Independence Day has already passed this year. It was 122 days ago (Thursday). If you're looking for the next occurrence, it will be on February 18 next year.

Yes, Independence Day is an official public holiday in The Gambia. Dates are set by The Gambia's official holiday calendar.

Independence Day falls on Thursday, Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Year: 2027 Weekday: Thursday Month: February Country: The Gambia

Here are the upcoming dates for Independence Day in The Gambia: • 2026: February 18 (Wednesday) • 2027: February 18 (Thursday) • 2028: February 18 (Friday) • 2029: February 18 (Sunday) • 2030: February 18 (Monday) Please note that holiday dates can occasionally be officially adjusted. Always check The Gambia's official holiday calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Independence Day is not currently observed as a substitute day in The Gambia for 2027. It falls on its regular calendar date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (Thursday). Substitute days are typically only used when a holiday's original date falls on a weekend or conflicts with another holiday.

The countdown shows the number of calendar days between today and Independence Day. How it works: 1. We use the official holiday date: 2027-02-18 2. We compare it against today's date 3. The difference (in full calendar days) is shown as the countdown Important details: • The countdown uses calendar days, not exact hours/minutes • It refreshes automatically once every hour while you have the page open • If Independence Day has already passed this year, the page shows how many days ago it was • If today is the holiday, you'll see a special "Today is the day!" message 🎉

Independence Day for 2027 has already passed. Schools and businesses in The Gambia were typically closed on that day. For the next occurrence, the same closure rules usually apply — but always check local announcements since opening hours can vary by region.

You can use the Share button on this page to send the countdown link to friends, family, or colleagues. Recommended ways to share: • Share button — uses your device's native share menu (WhatsApp, Messages, Email, etc.) • Copy Date button — copies the holiday name and date to your clipboard To set a reminder: 1. Open your phone or computer calendar 2. Create a new event on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 3. Set a reminder for 1 week and 1 day before This way you'll never miss Independence Day again! 🎉

You may occasionally see a different date for Independence Day on other websites. Here's why: Common reasons: 1. Regional variations — Some holidays are observed differently in different states or provinces within The Gambia 2. Substitute days — If the original date fell on a weekend, a substitute day may be used 3. Calendar versions — Different holiday libraries update at different times 4. Religious vs. civil — Some holidays have both a religious date and an official civil observance date For Independence Day in The Gambia: we use the official date Wednesday, February 18, 2026 for 2027. Best practice: Always verify with The Gambia's official government holiday calendar for critical scheduling.

Holiday: Independence Day Country: The Gambia Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Weekday: Thursday Year: 2027 Status: 122 days ago Type: Public holiday Next year: February 18 Upcoming years tracked: 4