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Gambia Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Gambia Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria
16, Bayo Dejonwo Close, Maryland Lagos Nigeria
Phone: +234 811 264 4394
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Gambia may close on the following Nigerian and Gambian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Sunday, February 14 | 4 months |
| Independence Day | Thursday, February 18 | 4 months, 1 week |
1. How many Gambian Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Gambia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Nigeria including and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Gambia?
Citizens of Nigeria (holders of regular passports) can travel to Gambia for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a Gambian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Gambian embassies in Nigeria?
The Gambian representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Gambian holidays in 2026/2024:
- December Solstice (GM & NG) Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (2 months, 1 week)
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Time in Gambia vs Nigeria
Banjul, Gambia time is 1:00 hours behind Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
19:14PMFriday, October 09, 2026
Banjul, Gambia
18:14PMFriday, October 09, 2026