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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 (Open in 5 hours 41 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| World Sexual Health Day | Friday, September 04 | 2 days, 13 hours |
| International Day of Charity | Saturday, September 05 | 3 days, 13 hours |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 07 | 5 days, 13 hours |
| International Literacy Day | Tuesday, September 08 | 6 days, 13 hours |
| California Admission Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 1 week |
| World Suicide Prevention Day | Thursday, September 10 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Patriot Day | Friday, September 11 | 1 week, 2 days |
| International Day for South-South Cooperation | Saturday, September 12 | 1 week, 3 days |
| National Grandparents Day | Sunday, September 13 | 1 week, 4 days |
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:
- World Sexual Health Day (US) Fri, Sep 04, 2026 (2 days, 20 hours)
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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
03:49AMTuesday, September 01, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
21:49PMMonday, August 31, 2026