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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 8 hours 54 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 |
|---|---|---|
| International Youth Day | Wednesday, August 12 | 0 minutes |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 days, 16 hours |
| Bennington Battle Day | Sunday, August 16 | 3 days, 16 hours |
| Bennington Battle Day | Monday, August 17 | 4 days, 16 hours |
| National Aviation Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 6 days, 16 hours |
| Senior Citizens Day | Friday, August 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition | Sunday, August 23 | 1 week, 3 days |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 week, 6 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:
- International Youth Day (US) Wed, Aug 12, 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
00:36AMWednesday, August 12, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
18:36PMTuesday, August 11, 2026