24 April - Republic Day (The Gambia)

 

The Gambia celebrates Republic Day on April 24th. This day commemorates the declaration of The Gambia as a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations on April 24, 1970. It marks the country's transition from a constitutional monarchy to a republic, with a president as the head of state instead of a monarch.

Republic Day in The Gambia is typically observed with various celebrations, including official ceremonies, parades, cultural events, and sometimes speeches by government officials. It's a significant national holiday that symbolizes The Gambia's independence and sovereignty as a republic.