Public holidays in Namibia 2026 and 2027
Namibia has 15 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Namibia 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Sat, Mar 21, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Workers' Day |
| Mon, May 4, 2026 | Cassinga Day |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Africa Day |
| Thu, May 28, 2026 | Genocide Remembrance Day |
| Wed, Aug 26, 2026 | Heroes' Day |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Family Day |
Public holidays in Namibia 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Sun, Mar 21, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Independence Day (observed) |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Workers' Day |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Cassinga Day |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | Africa Day |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Genocide Remembrance Day |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 | Heroes' Day |
| Fri, Sep 10, 2027 | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | Family Day |
| Mon, Dec 27, 2027 | Family Day (observed) |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Namibia
Namibia lies in the tropics, so it doesn't have the four seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter. Temperatures stay warm all year and the calendar is shaped by wet and dry seasons instead, when monsoon or trade-wind rains come and go. Day length barely changes, so sunrise and sunset stay at about the same time year-round.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Namibia have in 2027?
15 days in 2027 are public holidays in Namibia, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Namibia?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Namibia?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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