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Gambia Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

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Gambia High Commission in London, United Kingdom

57 Kensington Ct, Kensington, London W8 5Dg, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 3928 9770 Working hours: Open now (Close in 14 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Gambia may close on the following British and Gambian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	1 week, 3 days
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday	Tuesday, February 17	1 week, 6 days
Carnival / Ash Wednesday	Wednesday, February 18	2 weeks
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	3 weeks, 4 days
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	3 weeks, 6 days
Lailat al-Qadr	Sunday, March 15	1 month, 1 week
St Patrick's Day	Tuesday, March 17	1 month, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Gambian Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

Gambia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Kingdom including and London.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for Gambia?

Citizens of United Kingdom (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 United Kingdom?

The Gambian representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Gambian holidays in 2026/2024:

Valentine's Day (GB) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (1 week, 3 days)

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Time in Gambia vs United Kingdom

Banjul, Gambia time is is same date and time London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 15:46^PMTuesday, February 03, 2026

Banjul, Gambia 15:46^PMTuesday, February 03, 2026