Holiday Details
- Holiday Name
- Labour Day
- Country
- Gambia
- Date
- May 1, 2026
- Day of Week
- Friday
- Status
- 73 days away
- About this Holiday
- Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labour Day
Gambia • May 1, 2026 • Friday
73
Days
13
Hours
30
Mins
04
Secs
until Labour Day
Africa/Banjul timezone
About Labour Day
Also known as: Labour Day
Labour Day mbe Gambiya: Keleyaa ni Kontasong baa la Doketoolu Nye
Labour Day, walla International Workers' Day, be mune ti Gambiya jamano kono? Nin lungo toolung be keta Me kalo tile folo le lung o lung, wa a be mune fanyabaa le ti Gambiya doketoolu ni laabori muumee fe. Gambiya, mbe fofola ko "The Smiling Coast of Africa," be nin lungo keta le ko kontasong baa ni sembe diilaa doketoolu la, mbe jamano sabatila ni a kiitila. A mang ke dokekuloolu ni union-oolu dorong la ko ti, bari a be ke la le ko jamano muumee la sembe fanyabaa diilaa mbe a loolaa moolu la fari-dokoo ni i la hakiloo la.
Gambiya jamano kono, doketoolu le mu jamano la sabaabu ti. I be baara la seneyaa kono, mbe ke la jamano la kontong fanyabaa ti, i be baara la tourism kono, mbe nafaa fanyabaa ladiila jamano la, ni i be baara la nyo-folaa kono. Labour Day be na la le ko hakili-kijee lung, mbe moolu hakili lila i la hakoolu kan ko doketoolu, ni i la loolaa jamano la yiriwaa kono. A be ke la lung ti mbe keta sembe diilaa moolu la mbe baara la bankoolu kono, kooloolu kono, ni government office-oolu kono, fo ni mbe baara la i nung fari-dokoo kono ko senedoolu ni nyoo-folaalu.
Nin lungo fanyabaa be ke la le ko kilingya ni kanyanyaa lung. Gambiya Trades Union Congress (GTUC) ni dokekulu doolu be nin lungo keta le ko waati mbe i la kuuna-fannu fola mbe jamano kono. I be moolu kanyandila, i be kumoo la doketoolu la kondisong-oolu kan, ni i be moolu kanyandila ko jamano muumee be moolu la fari-dokoo le kan. A mang ke ko festibaal baa doolu mbe Gambiya kono ko Tobaski walla Koriteh, bari a be mune fanyabaa le ti moolu la nyenamayaa kono.
Watoolu ni Lungoolu: Labour Day 2026
Jamano muumee be nin lungo makonola le ko waati mbe i be i la doketoolu kontasola. Sanu 2026 kono, Labour Day be ke la lung fanyabaa le ti mbe jamano muumee la waati diila i la doketoolu la kontasong kamma.
Lungo: Friday Tilee: May 1, 2026 A be mune to: A be ke la 73 lungoolu kono fo nin lungo si.
Labour Day Gambiya kono be tile folo le to Me kalo kono (May 1st). Nin tilee be ke la tile kiling le ti lung o lung, a mang ko lung mbe yelama-yelamala ko Easter walla Islamic holiday-oolu. Sanu 2026 kono, a be ke la Friday le lung, mbe a kela ko "long weekend" fanyabaa moolu mbe baara la government ni private sectors kono. Bi mbe January kono, moolu be i la proogram-oolu ladiila le fo ni nin lungo si.
Tariki ni Labour Day la Namateeroo Gambiya Kono
Labour Day jamano kono, a mang bo Gambiya dorong kono, a bo la le aduna muumee la tariki kono. A folo-foloo bo la le Chicago, United States, sanu 1886 kono, waati mbe doketoolu ye "Haymarket affair" kela ka i la hakoolu nyini, fanyabaa waati mbe i be baara la (eight-hour workday). Gambiya, ko jamano mbe Commonwealth kono, ye nin lungo ladii le ko International Workers' Day ka a kanyandi aduna muumee la doketoolu la keleyaa la.
Gambiya la Labour Day be kilingya la le ni jamano la politiki ni seseeti yiriwaa. Jamano folo-folo jamano (First Republic) ni a mbe mbe (Second Republic ni Third Republic), doketoolu la unions-oolu ye sembe fanyabaa soto le ka moolu la hakoolu loolaa. A waatoo doolu kono, mbe nafaa fanyabaa moolu mbe baara la "civil service" kono, bari bi, a be mune fanyabaa le ti moolu muumee la mbe Gambia la economy kono.
Gambiya jamano kono, doketoolu la union-oolu ko Gambia Workers’ Union (GWU) ni Gambiya Teachers' Union (GTU) be nin lungo keta le ko waati mbe i be i la moolu la doketoolu ni i la "working conditions" fola. I be i la kilingya ni sembe-diilaa moolu la fola jamano muumee ye. Hali ni moolu mang "protest" baa kela ko jamano doolu kono, Labour Day Gambiya be ke la le ko "solidarity" lung.
Moolu be nin Lungo keta nyaa mune Gambiya?
Labour Day Gambiya kono, a mang ko festibaal baa mbe moolu be i la kadi-fannu dilaa ko Tobaski. A be mune le ti ko "rest" lung walla "relaxation" lung. Bari, a be mune fanyabaa doolu soto la mbe keta jamano kono:
1. Dokekuloolu la Marches ni Speeches
Banjul, jamano la kapital, ni Serekunda, mbe mu jamano la dugu baa ti, dokekuloolu be i la moolu lanyandila. I be "marches" kela, i be i la banners-oolu mutala mbe i la unions-oolu la tooolu fola. I be taa la "July 22nd Square" walla dulaa doolu ka kumoo moolu ye doketoolu la hakoolu kan. Government officials-oolu, ko Minister of Trade and Employment, be kumoo fola moolu ye ka i la kontasong fola jamano yiriwaa kono.2. May Day Sports
Gambiya kono, "May Day Sports" mu kuu baa le ti. Nin mang ke professional sports dorong ti, bari a be ke la le ko "inter-departmental sports." Government departments ni private companies-oolu be i la moolu lanyandila ka "athletics" ni "football" ni "tug-of-war" kela. A be ke la dulaa doolu ko Independence Stadium Bakau. Nin be moolu kilingyandila, ka i la "team spirit" sabatila, wa a be ke la lo ko waati diilaa moolu la ka i la "stress" ladiila.3. Family Outings ni Beach Parties
Katuko May kalo Gambiya kono be kela waati kandila le ti (30–35°C), moolu fanyabaa be taa la le "beach" to. Kololi, Bakau, ni Kotu beach-oolu be kela waati mbe moolu be i la "picnics" kela. Moolu be i la "domoda" walla "benachin" soto la, ka i la "wonjo" walla "baobab juice" min. Gambiya moolu kanu la fari-dokoo ni "socializing" le, wa Labour Day be waati diila i la ka i la moolu ni i la moolu la waati kiling soto.4. Resting at Home
Moolu doolu mbe baara la fari-dokoo kono ko senedoolu walla mbe baara la markets kono, i be nin lungo keta le ko waati mbe i be i la luu kono ka i la fari-dokoo la "stress" ladiila. I be i la moolu ni i la moolu la waati kiling soto, ka i la "attaya" min ka baroo ke.Mune be "Open" ni mune be "Closed" Gambiya kono?
Katuko Labour Day mu "Public Holiday" le ti Gambiya jamano kono, a be jamano la "operations" yelamala:
Government Offices: Office-oolu muumee be "closed" la. I mang baara la nin lungo to. Banks: Bank-oolu muumee be "closed" la. Bari, ATM-oolu be baara la. Schools: Kooloolu muumee be "closed" la. Markets: Serekunda Market ni Royal Albert Market Banjul be "open" la, bari doketoolu fanyabaa mang na la dugu kono ko lung doolu. Supermarkets: Supermarket-oolu mbe dulaa doolu ko Senegambia walla Kairaba Avenue be "open" la, bari i la waatoo be ke la "limited" ti. Hospitals: Emergency services be baara la, bari "routine check-ups" mang ke la. Transport: Ferries mbe Banjul ni Barra kono be baara la, bari moolu fanyabaa be taa la "provinces" to, mbe sabaabu ke la le ko "traffic" be ke la.
Hakili-lila moolu mbe na la Gambiya (Visitors ni Expats)
Ni i be Gambiya kono Labour Day waatoo, a be mune fanyabaa le ti i ye i hakili lila nin kuunnu kan:
- Transport: Ni i lafita taa la dulaa doolu ko provinces walla beach-oolu to, i be i la "travel" ladiila le folo. "Gelli-gellis" ni "taxis" be moolu fanyabaa fanyandila, wa "traffic" be soto la le.
- Accommodations: Katuko long weekend le mu, hotel-oolu mbe beach to be kela "fully booked" le. A be mune fanyabaa le ti i ye i la "booking" ke le folo.
- Weather: May kalo be kela waati kandila le ti. I be i la "light clothing" ni "sunscreen" mutala. I mang i hakili lila "dehydration" kan, i be mii mune fanyabaa minna.
- Culture: Gambiya moolu mu moolu le ti mbe moolu kontasola. Ni i taa la public events to, i be moolu "greet" la ni "Salaam Alaikum." Hali ni Labour Day mang ke religious holiday ti, Gambiya culture kono, dress code mbe "modest" ti le mbe moolu kontasola.
- Nature Reserves: Ni i mang laafi moolu fanyabaa to ko beach, i be se la taa la Abuko Nature Reserve walla Bijilo Forest Park. Nin dulaalu be kela "quiet" le waatoo doolu kono.
Gambiya la Doketoolu la Hakoolu ni Economy
Labour Day Gambiya kono, a mang ke "day off" dorong ti. A be ke la le ko waati mbe jamano be i la economy la "challenges" fola. Gambiya mu jamano le ti mbe "developing" kono, wa doketoolu fanyabaa be baara la "informal sector" kono. Nin moolu mang "pension" walla "social security" soto ko mbe baara la government kono.
Labour Day be waati diila le ko unions-oolu ka kumoo "minimum wage" kan, "working conditions" kan, ni "social protection" kan. Gambiya government be i la sembe diilaa moolu la fola, bari unions-oolu be i la "advocacy" kela ka a loolaa ko doketoolu la hakoolu be loolaa la le.
Long Weekend 2026 kono
Sanu 2026 kono, Labour Day be ke la Friday le lung. Nin be sabaabu ke la le ko moolu be soto la "long weekend" (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Katuko Easter Monday be ke la April 6, 2026 kono, April kalo la labang ni May kalo la folo be ke la waati mbe moolu be i la fari-dokoo ni i la "social life" kilingyandila.
Moolu doolu be i la waatii ladiila le ka taa i la "hometowns" up-country ka i la moolu ni i la moolu la waati kiling soto. Jamano muumee be kela waati mbe moolu be i la "unity" ni "solidarity" fola.
Labour Day Gambiya: Jamano la Kilingyaa
Gambiya mu jamano le ti mbe moolu fanyabaa be kilingya la "social" ni "religious" holidays kono. Labour Day, hali ni a mang soto "drums" ni "dancing" ko "cultural festivals," a be soto la "meaning" fanyabaa le jamano yiriwaa kono. A be moolu hakili lila le ko jamano la "progress" be loolaa la le doketoolu la fari-dokoo ni i la hakiloo la.
Jamano muumee, bo Banjul fo taa Basse, Labour Day be ke la le ko kontasong lung. A be moolu kilingyandila ka i la jamano kanu ni i la dokoo kanu fola. Ni i be Gambiya kono 2026 kono, i be nin lungo keta la le ko waati mbe i be jamano la "spirit" ni "resilience" soto la.
Summary: Labour Day 2026 Gambiya Kono
Holiday Name: Labour Day (International Workers' Day) Date: May 1, 2026 Day: Friday Days Remaining: 73 Status: National Public Holiday (Jamano muumee la "day off") Significance: Kontasong doketoolu ye, union rallies, sports, ni family relaxation.
Labour Day Gambiya kono, a mu lung le ti mbe moolu muumee kilingyandila. A be moolu hakili lila le ko fari-dokoo mu jamano la sembe le ti. Hali ni moolu mang baara la nin lungo to, i be baara la le i la hakiloo kono ka i la jamano sabatila. Gambiya be i la "Smiling Coast" la tooolu loolaa la le ko jamano mbe doketoolu kontasola.
Ni i be jamano kono, i be i la waatii lanyandila, i be moolu kontasola, wa i be i la "solidarity" fola ni Gambiya doketoolu muumee ti. Labour Day 2026 be ke la lung fanyabaa le ti mbe kilingyaa ni yiriwaa ladiila Gambiya jamano kono.
Is it a Public Holiday?
Ha, Labour Day mu "Public Holiday" le ti Gambiya jamano kono. A mu jamano la "statutory holiday" le ti mbe jamano la sariya kono.
Work/Office: Government office-oolu, banks, ni private companies fanyabaa be "closed" la. Schools: Kooloolu muumee mang baara la. Markets/Shops: Markets-oolu be "open" la, bari doketoolu fanyabaa mang na la. Essential shops be "open" la. Essential Services: Hospitals, police, ni fire service be baara la "24/7."
- Public Transport: Transport be soto la, bari a mang soto moolu fanyabaa ko lung doolu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Labour Day in Gambia
In Gambia, Labour Day will be observed on Friday, May 1, 2026. As of today, there are exactly 73 remaining until the celebration. This date is fixed every year on the first of May and serves as a significant moment for the nation to recognize the contributions of its workforce. Because it falls on a Friday in 2026, many Gambians will enjoy a long weekend, providing an extended period for rest and social activities following the earlier Easter celebrations in April.
Yes, Labour Day is an official national public holiday in Gambia. On this day, government offices, banks, schools, and most private businesses across the country are closed. While essential services like hospitals and certain transport sectors continue to operate, the general workforce is granted a day off. This closure allows citizens to step away from their daily professional duties and participate in community reflections or personal relaxation, acknowledging the importance of labor rights within the Gambian economy.
Labour Day, also known as International Workers' Day or May Day, commemorates the historic struggles and achievements of the global labor movement, such as the fight for the eight-hour workday. In the Gambian context, the holiday highlights the vital role played by trade unions and workers in national development. Given that the Gambian economy relies heavily on agriculture, tourism, and fishing, this day serves as a formal recognition of the laborers who sustain these sectors and an opportunity to address ongoing labor issues within the developing nation.
Celebrations in Gambia are generally low-key and focused on solidarity rather than large festivities. In major centers like Banjul and Serekunda, trade unions may organize rallies, speeches, or small marches to advocate for workers' rights. However, for the majority of the population, the day is spent resting at home or enjoying the outdoors. Common activities include family picnics and trips to the beach, taking advantage of the warm and dry May weather, which typically ranges between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius.
Unlike religious holidays such as Tobaski or Koriteh, Labour Day in Gambia does not have specific traditional foods or unique cultural rituals tied to it. There are no major parades or music festivals dedicated solely to this holiday. It is primarily viewed as a secular day of rest. While families might prepare standard Gambian dishes for their gatherings, the focus remains on relaxation and social bonding rather than specific ceremonial customs or traditional performances.
Visitors should be aware that most commercial activities pause on May 1. While supermarkets and local markets often stay partially open to serve basic needs, you should expect banks and administrative offices to be shut. Public transport like ferries and domestic links continue to run, but roads can become busier as people travel to visit family. If you are planning to stay near popular coastal areas like Kololi, it is highly recommended to book your accommodation in advance as many locals and expats head to the beaches during this holiday.
Tourists should dress in light, casual clothing due to the high temperatures in May. While the atmosphere is relaxed, it is important to remain polite and respectful if you encounter public union events. If you are looking for a quiet experience, Labour Day is an excellent time to visit nature reserves like the Abuko Nature Reserve, which may be less crowded than the popular beach zones. Additionally, while alcohol is available in tourist areas, visitors should remember that public drunkenness is generally frowned upon in Gambian society.
In 2026, Labour Day follows shortly after Easter Monday, which occurs on April 6. This proximity to other holidays often creates a season of frequent breaks. Furthermore, visitors should note that the Islamic holiday of Tobaski is expected around May 27, 2026. This means the month of May is characterized by a mix of secular and religious significance, influencing the overall mood of the country toward community reflection and preparation for upcoming major festivities.
Historical Dates
Labour Day dates in Gambia from 2015 to 2025
| Year | Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thursday | May 1, 2025 |
| 2024 | Wednesday | May 1, 2024 |
| 2023 | Monday | May 1, 2023 |
| 2022 | Sunday | May 1, 2022 |
| 2021 | Saturday | May 1, 2021 |
| 2020 | Friday | May 1, 2020 |
| 2019 | Wednesday | May 1, 2019 |
| 2018 | Tuesday | May 1, 2018 |
| 2017 | Monday | May 1, 2017 |
| 2016 | Sunday | May 1, 2016 |
| 2015 | Friday | May 1, 2015 |
Note: Holiday dates may vary. Some holidays follow lunar calendars or have different observance dates. Purple indicates weekends.
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About Gambia
- Country Code
- GM
- Continent
- Africa
- Total Holidays
- 9