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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: Open now (Close in 4 hours 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Friday, July 03 | 5 hours, 4 minutes |
| Independence Day | Saturday, July 04 | 1 day, 5 hours |
| World Population Day | Saturday, July 11 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Nathan Bedford Forrest Day | Monday, July 13 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| World Youth Skills Day | Wednesday, July 15 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Pioneer Day | Friday, July 24 | 3 weeks |
| Parents' Day | Sunday, July 26 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day | Monday, July 27 | 3 weeks, 3 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:
- Independence Day (US) Fri, Jul 03, 2026 (12 hours, 5 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
11:55AMThursday, July 02, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
05:55AMThursday, July 02, 2026