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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Gambia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Banjul, Gambia
48 Atlantic Road Fajara Po Box 507 Banjul Banjul The Gambia
Phone: +220 4495133, +220 4494508
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 31 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Gambian and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 2 days, 16 hours |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 31 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 2 months |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Gambia?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Gambia including and Banjul.
2 - Do Gambian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Gambian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Gambia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Gambia?
The British representative offices in Gambia will be closed in observance of the following Gambian and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Summer Bank Holiday (GB) Mon, Aug 03, 2026 (2 days, 23 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Gambia
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours ahead of Banjul, Gambia
Banjul, Gambia
00:59AMFriday, July 31, 2026
London, United Kingdom
01:59AMFriday, July 31, 2026