Holidays in Namibia in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Namibia in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Namibia.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year Namibia
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
March Equinox Namibia
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Independence Day Namibia
March 21 2026, Saturday
National
Good Friday Namibia
April 3 2026, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Namibia
April 5 2026, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday Namibia
April 6 2026, Monday
National
Workers' Day Namibia
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Cassinga Day Namibia
May 4 2026, Monday
National
Ascension Day Namibia
May 14 2026, Thursday
National
Africa Day Namibia
May 25 2026, Monday
National
June Solstice Namibia
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Heroes' Day Namibia
August 26 2026, Wednesday
National
September Equinox Namibia
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day Namibia
December 10 2026, Thursday
National
December Solstice Namibia
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Namibia
December 25 2026, Friday
National
Family Day Namibia
December 26 2026, Saturday
National