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.
March 30 March – Former interior minister Ousman Sonko appears before the Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland’s appeals chamber in Bellinzona to challenge his 2024 conviction for crimes against humanity committed during the rule of Yahya Jammeh.
September 7 September – Protests break out in Banjul against prolonged power outages that began in June. Three days later, the Inspector General of Police announces that all protests and public gatherings will require an approved permit.
Upcoming 5 December – 2026 Gambian presidential election
Holidays
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) 2 May – Yaya Ceesay, 88–89, MP (1960–1994)
References
External links Online calendar