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Gambia Embassy in Washington, United States

5630 16Th St Nw, Washington, Dc 20011, United States

Phone: +1 2027851399 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
International Day against Nuclear Tests	Saturday, August 29	0 minutes
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances	Sunday, August 30	7 hours, 54 minutes
International Overdose Awareness Day	Monday, August 31	1 day, 7 hours
World Sexual Health Day	Friday, September 04	5 days, 7 hours
International Day of Charity	Saturday, September 05	6 days, 7 hours
Labor Day	Monday, September 07	1 week, 1 day
International Literacy Day	Tuesday, September 08	1 week, 2 days
California Admission Day	Wednesday, September 09	1 week, 3 days
World Suicide Prevention Day	Thursday, September 10	1 week, 4 days
Patriot Day	Friday, September 11	1 week, 5 days
Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day	Saturday, September 12	1 week, 6 days

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

Gambia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United States including and Washington.

2 - Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Gambia?

U.S. citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Gambia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Gambia in United States for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Gambian embassies in United States?

The Gambian representative offices in United States will be closed in observance of the following U.S. and Gambian holidays in 2026/2024:

International Day against Nuclear Tests (US) Sat, Aug 29, 2026 (0 minutes)

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Time in Gambia vs United States

Banjul, Gambia time is 6:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C., United States

Washington D.C., United States 03:05^AMSaturday, August 29, 2026

Banjul, Gambia 09:05^AMSaturday, August 29, 2026