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Nigeria Embassy and Consulates in Gambia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Nigeria Embassy in Banjul, Gambia
52 Garba Jahumpa Avenue P.O. Box 630 Bukau Banjul Gambia
Phone: +220-4494305; +220-4494803; +220-4494804
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 11 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Nigeria may close on the following Gambian and Nigerian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, February 18 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Lailat al-Qadr | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Id el Fitr additional holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months |
1. How many Nigerian Embassies/Consulates are there in Gambia?
Nigeria currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Gambia including and Banjul.
2 - Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Citizens of Gambia (holders of regular passports) can travel to Nigeria for without having to apply or obtain a Nigerian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Nigerian embassies in Gambia?
The Nigerian representative offices in Gambia will be closed in observance of the following Gambian and Nigerian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (NG) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (2 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Nigeria vs Gambia
Abuja, Nigeria time is 1:00 hours ahead of Banjul, Gambia
Banjul, Gambia
04:19AMThursday, January 29, 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
05:19AMThursday, January 29, 2026