Holidays and Observances in Namibia for 2024

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.

2024 NAMIBIA HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1MondayNew Years DayNational
MARCH
Mar 21ThursdayIndependence DayNational
Mar 29FridayGood FridayNational
APRIL
Apr 1MondayEaster MondayNational
MAY
May 1WednesdayWorkers DayNational
May 4SaturdayCassinga DayNational
May 4SaturdayNational
May 9ThursdayAscension DayNational
May 9ThursdayNational
May 25SaturdayAfrica DayNational
May 25SaturdayNational
May 28TuesdayGenocide Remembrance DayNational
May 28TuesdayNational
AUGUST
Aug 26MondayHeroes DayNational
Aug 26MondayNational
DECEMBER
Dec 10TuesdayDay of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights DayNational
Dec 25WednesdayChristmas DayNational
Dec 26ThursdayFamily DayNational