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President Barrow declares Mon 26 Dec public holiday

Dec 23, 2022, 12:34 PM 1 min read
President Barrow declares Mon 26 Dec public holiday

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H.E. President Adama Barrow, GRMG, acting in accordance with Section 76(1) of the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, is pleased to declare Monday 26th December 2022, a public holiday in observance of Christmas.

 

 

 

Similarly, Monday, 1st January 2023, has been declared a public holiday throughout The Gambia to mark the beginning of the Year 2023. 

President Barrow wishes the Christian community Merry Christmas and Gambians at large a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year on behalf of the Government and the People of The Gambia.

State House, Banjul, 22nd December 2022

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