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United States Embassy and Consulates in Gambia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United States Embassy in Banjul, Gambia
Kairaba Avenue, Fajara P.M.B. 19 Banjul, The Gambia
Phone: +220 4 392 856
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Gambian and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| International Day of the Girl Child | Sunday, October 11 | 0 minutes |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 12 | 6 hours, 33 minutes |
| Navy Birthday | Tuesday, October 13 | 1 day, 6 hours |
| International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction | Wednesday, October 14 | 2 days, 6 hours |
| White Cane Safety Day | Thursday, October 15 | 3 days, 6 hours |
| Boss's Day | Friday, October 16 | 4 days, 6 hours |
| Sweetest Day | Saturday, October 17 | 5 days, 6 hours |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Gambia?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Gambia including and Banjul.
2 - Do Gambian citizens need a visa for United States?
Gambian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Gambia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Gambia?
The U.S. representative offices in Gambia will be closed in observance of the following Gambian and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- International Day of the Girl Child (US) Sun, Oct 11, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Gambia
Washington D.C., United States time is 6:00 hours behind Banjul, Gambia
Banjul, Gambia
10:26AMSunday, October 11, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
04:26AMSunday, October 11, 2026