Public Holidays in Namibia
Every public holiday in Namibia for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Human Rights Day · Thursday, December 10, 2026
Namibia public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 4 | Monday | Cassinga Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day | Public |
| May 28 | Thursday | Genocide Remembrance Day | Public |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Heroes' Day | Public |
| Dec 10 | Thursday | Human Rights Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
Namibia public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 21 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 4 | Tuesday | Cassinga Day | Public |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 25 | Tuesday | Africa Day | Public |
| May 28 | Friday | Genocide Remembrance Day | Public |
| Aug 26 | Thursday | Heroes' Day | Public |
| Dec 10 | Friday | Human Rights Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
Namibia public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 21 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 4 | Thursday | Cassinga Day | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Africa Day | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 28 | Sunday | Genocide Remembrance Day | Public |
| Aug 26 | Saturday | Heroes' Day | Public |
| Dec 10 | Sunday | Human Rights Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
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About holidays in Namibia
This page lists Namibia's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Namibia?
Namibia has 13 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Namibia?
Human Rights Day on Thursday, December 10, 2026 — 44 days away.
Are all holidays in Namibia nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.