Holiday Details
- Holiday Name
- March Equinox
- Country
- Gambia
- Date
- March 20, 2026
- Day of Week
- Friday
- Status
- 76 days away
- About this Holiday
- March Equinox in The Gambia (Banjul)
March Equinox
Gambia • March 20, 2026 • Friday
76
Days
23
Hours
34
Mins
50
Secs
until March Equinox
Africa/Banjul timezone
About March Equinox
Also known as: March Equinox
March Equinox: Njël ak Timis ci Gambia
March Equinox, walla njël ak timis gu weeri Maars, ab xew-xewu dénd la boobu jant bi day féete ca dënnub asmaan bi (celestial equator). Ci jamono jooju, bëccëg bi ak guddig bi dañuy tolloo ci seen njaandat ci bérub suuf si yépp. Ci réewum Gambia, xew-xew bii amul ab jàngat walla ab dëkk-ndarka gu xot ci wàllu xeltu walla diine, waaye ab màndarga la ci wàllu simm (astronomy) ak li ñu naan "seasons".
Ci réewum Gambia, March Equinox dafa fekk ñu nekk ci jamono "Nor" (dry season). Jamono la boo xamni taw amul, jant bi dafa tàng te ngelaw lu wow di sotti ci réew mi. Lii nag ab màndarga la ne jamono tàngay bi mu ngi gën di sàbbi, te su ñu jàllee ci suufe, xelu taw bi walla "Loli" (rainy season) mu ngi ñu jëmsi ci ay weer yu néew. Ci wàllu xeltu, bëccëg bi day tollu ak fukk ak ñaari waxtu, guddig bi itam tollu ak fukk ak ñaari waxtu.
Lii du xew-xew boobu nit ñi di fete ak ay mbooloo walla ay lekk ak naan yu kawe, waaye ab xew-xewu dénd la boo xamni ñu bari ci réew mi xamuñu ko ci seen dundub bés bu nekk. Waaye, ci wàllu mbay ak dundat, xam jamono yi day dimbali borom tool yi ngir ñu xam nan la seen jamono di soppéekoo.
Kañ la ci 2026?
Ci atum 2026, March Equinox mu ngi jàpp ci bés bi di Friday, di March 20, 2026. Fi mu nekk ni, mu ngi des 76 bés ngir xew-xew bii am.
Bésu March Equinox du bés bu sax ci benn waxtu ak bés bés yu nekk, waaye day soppéeku ci diggante 19 ba 21 ci weeri Maars. Lii day am ndax li ñu naan "calendar year" (at bi ñu bind) ak "solar year" (atum jant bi) dañu am tuuti wuute. Ci atum 2026, bés bi mu ngi dëpp ak jamono yu am solo ci wàllu xeltu ak diine ci Gambia.
Taariix ak Li ko Lal
Taariixu March Equinox mu ngi jòge ci xam-xamu asmaan (astronomy) bu yàgg boobu borom xam-xam yi ci adduna bi yépp doon sàkk. Ci jamono yu yàgg, nit ñi dañu doon sàrtal seeni bés ci jant bi. Bu jant bi dëppee ak dënnub asmaan bi, loolu mooy wone ne jamono soppéeku na.
Ci réewi Tugal (Europe) ak Bëj-gànnaar (North America), March Equinox mooy tàmbaliw jamono "Spring" (Printemps), waaye ci Gambia, ñun amunu jamono yooyu. Ñun amunu lu dul Nor ak Loli. Loolu tax na March Equinox nekkul lu am solo lool ci sunu taariixu réew walla sunu aada. Waaye, ci réewi jëmm-asira (Persia), March Equinox mooy "Nowruz", walla seen atum bees. Ci Gambia, mbooloo mu néew mu fa nekk te jòge ci réewi googu mën nañu ko màndargal, waaye ci réew mi mbooloo mi yépp, du lu ñu xam.
Nan la ñu koy Màndargale ci Gambia?
Ci dëgg-dëgg, amul ay fete yu jagleel March Equinox ci Gambia. Du bés boo xamni nit ñi dañuy dajalo ci mbedd yi walla ñu am ay ngente yu rëy. Waaye, am na ay wàll yu am solo yu am solo ci bés bii:
- Xam-xam ak Njàng: Ci daara yi ak kërëm xam-xam yi, mën nañu jàngale li March Equinox doon ngir dimbali ndaw yi ñu xam nan la suuf si di wërre jant bi.
- Eid al-Fitr (Korité): Ci atum 2026, March Equinox dafa dëpp ak bésu Korité walla mu nekk ci wetam. Lii mooy xew-xew bi gënë am solo ci Gambia ci bés boobu. Nit ñi dañuy sol seeni yéré yu bees, dem jaaka ngir julli, te séddale lekk ak naan ci seeni dëkkandoo.
- Mbay: Ci jamono jooyu, borom tool yi ci Gambia dañuy tàmbali di sàmm seeni tool, di fendi, ak di waajal seen suuf ngir jamono taw bi di ñëw ci ay weer yu néew.
Aada ak Koom-koom
Gambia réew la boo xamni aada ak diine (Lislaam ak Karite) dañu fa am solo lool. March Equinox, ndaxte xew-xewu dénd la, du lu am lëkkaloo bu rëy ak aada yi. Waaye, ndaxte bés bi day dëpp ak Eid al-Fitr ci 2026, ñu bari ci Gambian yi dañuy am xel ci li Lislaam wax.
Ci wàllu koom-koom, March Equinox du joxe ab "boost" bu rëy ci wàllu "tourism" walla njaay. Waaye, ndaxte March mu ngi nekk ci jamono "High Season" bu tourism ci Gambia, am na ay gan yu bari yu jòge Europe yu nekk ci réew mi. Ñooñu, ndax seen réew dañu fa am fete ci "Spring", mën nañu am ay bés yu jagleel loolu ci seeni hotèl.
Li nga Wara Xam ci Bés bi
Su fekkentee ne mu ngi ci Gambia ci bésu March 20, 2026, 2026, am na ay mbir yu am solo yu nga wara xam:
Tàngay bi: Jamono jooyu tàngay bi day tàmbali di gënë kawe. Mu ngi am solo nga naan ndox mu bari te fexe ba nekk ci bérub lëndëm. Eid al-Fitr: Ndaxte March Equinox dafa dëpp ak Korité, xamal ne réew mi yépp day nekk ci fete. Office yi, bank yi, ak butig yu bari dañuy tëj. Mbedd yi dañuy am nit yu bari yu sol seeni yéré aada (Grand Boubou).
- Njaay ak Ndiit: Ci bésu Korité, ja yi dañuy am nit yu bari lool. Su fekkentee ne March Equinox rekk nga doon xaar, xamal ne dëkk bi yépp ci Korité lañuy nekk.
Ndax Bésu Noppalu la (Public Holiday)?
Lii mooy mbir mi gënë am solo: March Equinox nekkul bésu noppalu (public holiday) ci Gambia.
Loolu nangam:
- Office yi: Office-u guvërnaman bi, bank yi, ak kërë liggéeyukaay yi dañuy ubi (su fekkentee ne du bésu Korité).
- Njàng: Daara yi dañuy ubi te pogramu njàng mi day wéy.
- Njaay: Butig yi ak ja yi dañuy ubi ni ñu ko baaxoo.
Kon, su ñu la laajee ndax March Equinox bésu noppalu la, tontu bi mooy "Déet". Waaye ci 2026, bés bi dina nekk bésu noppalu ndax Eid al-Fitr.
Tënk
March Equinox ci Gambia ab màndarga la ci wàllu asmaan ak jamono. Du lu am fete gu rëy ci réew mi, waaye ab bés la boo xamni day ñu fàttali ne adduna bi mu ngi soppéeku. Ci atum 2026, bés bi dina am solo lool ndax mu ngi dëpp ak Eid al-Fitr, loolu tax na bés bi dina nekk bésu barke, xéewal, ak noppalu ci réewum Gambia.
Su nga nekkee ci réew mi ci March 20, 2026, xamal ne dëkk bi dina nekk ci tàngay, waaye itam dina nekk ci mbégte ak jàmm ndax fete Korité bi. Jërëjëf
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about March Equinox in Gambia
The March Equinox in 2026 will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026. There are currently 76 days remaining until this astronomical event occurs. It marks the specific moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator, heading north, which results in nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness across the entire planet, including here in The Gambia.
No, the March Equinox is not an official public holiday in The Gambia. Government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses remain open as usual. While it is recognized as a seasonal astronomical marker, it does not carry the legal status of a national holiday. However, in 2026, this date coincides with the expected celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which is a major public holiday in the country.
The March Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, is an astronomical event where the Earth's axis is not tilted toward or away from the sun. This positioning causes the sun to be exactly above the equator. For people in The Gambia, this means that the day and night are approximately twelve hours each, marking a transition point in the Earth's annual orbit around the sun.
There are no specific traditional or cultural celebrations for the March Equinox in Gambian society. Most citizens view it simply as a regular day. It is primarily noted by meteorologists, astronomers, and students interested in geography. Any festivities occurring on March 20, 2026 in 2026 will likely be related to Eid al-Fitr (Koriteh) rather than the equinox itself, as the religious holiday involves communal prayers and family feasts.
The March Equinox occurs during the peak of the dry season in The Gambia. You can expect hot and sunny weather with very low humidity and virtually no rainfall. This period is often characterized by the Harmattan winds, which can bring dust from the Sahara Desert. It marks a period of increasing temperatures as the country moves further into the hottest months of the year before the rainy season begins later in June.
In The Gambia, there are no indigenous customs or ancient traditions tied to the March Equinox. Unlike some cultures that celebrate the arrival of spring on this day, Gambian culture focuses more on religious and lunar calendars for its traditions. The significance of the day is purely scientific and environmental, relating to the balance of light and the solar cycle rather than social or cultural rituals.
Visitors should be aware that while the equinox itself doesn't affect travel plans, March 20, 2026 is very significant in 2026 because it overlaps with Eid al-Fitr. While the equinox is a normal working day, the religious holiday of Eid will see many businesses closed and public transport limited. If you are visiting, it is a wonderful time to witness the vibrant local culture and hospitality associated with the end of Ramadan, even if the equinox passes quietly.
Because The Gambia is located relatively close to the equator, the change in daylight hours is less dramatic than in countries further north or south. Following the equinox on March 20, 2026, the days will slowly begin to get slightly longer as the sun moves higher in the northern sky. However, the variation remains minimal throughout the year, providing The Gambia with consistent sunlight that is ideal for tourism and agriculture.
Historical Dates
March Equinox dates in Gambia from 2015 to 2025
| Year | Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thursday | March 20, 2025 |
| 2024 | Wednesday | March 20, 2024 |
| 2023 | Monday | March 20, 2023 |
| 2022 | Sunday | March 20, 2022 |
| 2021 | Saturday | March 20, 2021 |
| 2020 | Friday | March 20, 2020 |
| 2019 | Wednesday | March 20, 2019 |
| 2018 | Tuesday | March 20, 2018 |
| 2017 | Monday | March 20, 2017 |
| 2016 | Sunday | March 20, 2016 |
| 2015 | Friday | March 20, 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
- 8