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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 2 hours 16 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Gambian and British holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween | Friday, October 31 | 3 hours, 15 minutes |
| All Saints' Day | Saturday, November 01 | 1 day, 3 hours |
| All Souls' Day | Sunday, November 02 | 2 days, 3 hours |
| Guy Fawkes Day | Wednesday, November 05 | 5 days, 3 hours |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, November 09 | 1 week, 2 days |
| St Andrew's Day | Sunday, November 30 | 1 month |
| St Andrew's Day | Monday, December 01 | 1 month |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Monday, December 08 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Monday, December 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month, 3 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 2025/2024:
- Halloween (GB) Fri, Oct 31, 2025 (10 hours, 16 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Gambia
London, United Kingdom time is is same date and time Banjul, Gambia
Banjul, Gambia
13:44PMThursday, October 30, 2025
London, United Kingdom
13:44PMThursday, October 30, 2025