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Canada Embassy and Consulates in Gambia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Canada High Commission in Banjul, Gambia
48 Atlantic Road, Fajara, Banjul, The Gambia
Phone: +220 4495133
Working hours: Close now (Open in 41 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Canada may close on the following Gambian and Canadian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 8 hours, 10 minutes |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 08 | 5 days, 8 hours |
| Commonwealth Day | Monday, March 09 | 6 days, 8 hours |
| Lailat al-Qadr | Sunday, March 15 | 1 week, 5 days |
| St. Patrick's Day | Monday, March 16 | 1 week, 6 days |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 2 weeks |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
1. How many Canadian Embassies/Consulates are there in Gambia?
Canada currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Gambia including and Banjul.
2 - Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Gambian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Canada. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Canada in Gambia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Canadian embassies in Gambia?
The Canadian representative offices in Gambia will be closed in observance of the following Gambian and Canadian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Purim (CA) Tue, Mar 03, 2026 (15 hours, 11 minutes)
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Time in Canada vs Gambia
Ottawa, Canada time is 6:00 hours behind Banjul, Gambia
Banjul, Gambia
08:49AMMonday, March 02, 2026
Ottawa, Canada
02:49AMMonday, March 02, 2026