Namibia public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Namibia. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | Cassinga Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Africa Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Genocide Remembrance Day |
| August 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Heroes' Day |
| September 10, 2026 | Thursday | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Family Day |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| March 21, 2027 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| March 22, 2027 | Monday | Independence Day (observed) |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Workers' Day |
| May 4, 2027 | Tuesday | Cassinga Day |
| May 6, 2027 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25, 2027 | Tuesday | Africa Day |
| May 28, 2027 | Friday | Genocide Remembrance Day |
| August 26, 2027 | Thursday | Heroes' Day |
| September 10, 2027 | Friday | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Family Day |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Family Day (observed) |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Namibia have in 2026?
13 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Namibia?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Namibia holiday?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
How do I check Namibia business days in code?
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