Holidays and Observances in Namibia for 2026

What are the main holidays in Namibia? As with most countries, national holidays in Namibia generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Namibia. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.

2026 NAMIBIA HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1ThursdayNew Years DayNational
MARCH
Mar 21SaturdayIndependence DayNational
APRIL
Apr 3FridayGood FridayNational
Apr 6MondayEaster MondayNational
MAY
May 1FridayWorkers DayNational
May 4MondayCassinga DayNational
May 4MondayNational
May 14ThursdayAscension DayNational
May 14ThursdayNational
May 25MondayAfrica DayNational
May 25MondayNational
May 28ThursdayGenocide Remembrance DayNational
May 28ThursdayNational
AUGUST
Aug 26WednesdayHeroes DayNational
Aug 26WednesdayNational
DECEMBER
Dec 10ThursdayDay of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights DayNational
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayNational
Dec 26SaturdayFamily DayNational