Leave planner 2027
Tell us how many leave days you have and we find the dates that give you the most time off by bridging public holidays and weekends.
Take 10 leave days in Gambia and enjoy 38 days off in 2027.
Your best breaks
New Year
Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027
Take leave on Mon 4 Jan.
Independence Day
Thu 18 Feb – Sun 21 Feb 2027
Take leave on Fri 19 Feb.
Lailat al-Qadr
Thu 4 Mar – Sun 7 Mar 2027
Take leave on Thu 4 Mar.
Eid al-Fitr
Wed 10 Mar – Sun 14 Mar 2027
Take leave on Thu 11 Mar, Fri 12 Mar.
Good Friday + Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027
Take leave on Thu 25 Mar.
Eid al-Adha
Fri 14 May – Mon 17 May 2027
Take leave on Fri 14 May.
Africa Day
Sat 22 May – Tue 25 May 2027
Take leave on Mon 24 May.
Ashura
Sat 12 Jun – Tue 15 Jun 2027
Take leave on Mon 14 Jun.
Revolution Day
Thu 22 Jul – Sun 25 Jul 2027
Take leave on Fri 23 Jul.
See all long weekends in Gambia or count working days.
Frequently asked questions
How does the leave planner work?
It looks for working days between public holidays and weekends and finds the combination of breaks that gives you the most days off for the leave days you have.
How can I get the most days off with the fewest leaves?
Take leave on the working days that sit between a public holiday and a weekend. A Thursday holiday plus a Friday leave gives a 4-day weekend, and a few leaves around holiday weeks such as Christmas can turn into 9 or 10 days off.
Are regional holidays included?
Only national public holidays are used, since they apply to most employees. Check your employer's holiday list for regional or company holidays.
Does it work for countries with a Friday–Saturday weekend?
Yes. Each country uses its official weekend, for example Friday and Saturday in Saudi Arabia, so the suggested leave days fit the local work week.