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Galleh Manda, Central River, Gambia – Gambia Flag

Current Date And Time In Galleh Manda, Gambia

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
04:13:56 GMT
Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,872

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Galleh Manda, Central River


Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Galleh Manda. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Galleh Manda.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Galleh Manda observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Independence Day on February 18) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Galleh Manda.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Galleh Manda, Central River

This is Gambia's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Gambia's country-level and Central River holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Galleh Manda as anywhere else in Gambia.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Galleh Manda

These are Gambia's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Gambia's country and Central River holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Galleh Manda just as everywhere else in Gambia.

Holiday NameFixed DateCategoryClosure StatusOfficial Source
Independence DayFebruary 18National HolidayFull National Closurewww.op.gov.gm

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Galleh Manda

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

HolidayDateOpportunity
Independence DayThu, Feb 18, 2027Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Galleh Manda

In Galleh Manda, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Galleh Manda doesn't simply get skipped — Gambia's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 1,872 and running on the Africa/Banjul time zone, Galleh Manda follows Gambia's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Galleh Manda Public Holidays

Are banks in Galleh Manda closed on public holidays?

Yes. Galleh Manda's bank branches follow Gambia's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.


What public holidays are observed in Galleh Manda?

Public holidays observed in Galleh Manda include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Gambia, since Galleh Manda doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.


How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Galleh Manda?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Galleh Manda so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.


Do public holidays in Galleh Manda differ from other cities in Gambia?

No — public holidays in Gambia are set nationally, not city by city, so Galleh Manda observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Gambia. This page is a convenient Galleh Manda-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.


What time zone does Galleh Manda use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Galleh Manda runs on the Africa/Banjul time zone. Since Gambia's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Galleh Manda — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Galleh Manda's public holiday dates come from?

Galleh Manda follows Gambia's national statutory holidays, published via www.op.gov.gm — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Galleh Manda Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 1 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Independence Day (February 18)
📍 Galleh Manda Quick Facts
State / Province: Central River
Population: 1,872
Time Zone: Africa/Banjul
Coordinates: 13.4333°, -14.7833°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +00:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 117
Driving Side: Right side