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Ashura in The Gambia

Yawmul Ashura

Tuesday15June 2027

Ashura is a public holiday in The Gambia, known locally as Yawmul Ashura.

In 2026 it falls on Thursday 25 June; in 2027 on Tuesday 15 June.

It follows the lunar calendar: the dates shown are estimates and may shift by a day once the moon is sighted.

10 other countries in our calendar also have Ashura as a public holiday.

Dates, 2025 to 2028

YearDateWeekdayNote
20255 JulySaturday weekend
20257 JulyMonday long weekendobserved (moved)
202625 JuneThursdayestimated date
202715 JuneTuesdayestimated date
20283 JuneSaturday weekendestimated date
20285 JuneMonday long weekendobserved (moved)

Ashura elsewhere

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