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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: Open now (Close in 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 1 hour |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Lailat al-Qadr | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 8 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Gambia
London, United Kingdom time is is same date and time Banjul, Gambia
Banjul, Gambia
15:42PMThursday, January 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom
15:42PMThursday, January 22, 2026