Holidays and Observances in Namibia for 2025

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.

2025 NAMIBIA HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1WednesdayNew Years DayNational
MARCH
Mar 21FridayIndependence DayNational
APRIL
Apr 18FridayGood FridayNational
Apr 21MondayEaster MondayNational
MAY
May 1ThursdayWorkers DayNational
May 4SundayCassinga DayNational
May 4SundayNational
May 5MondayCassinga Day observedNational
May 5MondayNational
May 25SundayAfrica DayNational
May 25SundayNational
May 26MondayAfrica Day observedNational
May 26MondayNational
May 28WednesdayGenocide Remembrance DayNational
May 28WednesdayNational
May 29ThursdayAscension DayNational
May 29ThursdayNational
AUGUST
Aug 26TuesdayHeroes DayNational
Aug 26TuesdayNational
DECEMBER
Dec 10WednesdayDay of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights DayNational
Dec 25ThursdayChristmas DayNational
Dec 26FridayFamily DayNational