In recognition of the day’s significance and since it coincides with a Sunday, the President of the Republic has declared the following Monday as a public holiday.
Gov’t declares Monday public holiday
May 23, 2025, 11:43 AM
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The Office of the President has announced that Monday, 26th May 2025 will be observed as a public holiday throughout The Gambia. This follows the commemoration of Africa Day, which falls on Sunday, 25 May 2025.
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