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Namibia
Namibia celebrates Independence Day on March 21, Heroes' Day on August 26, and Cassinga Day on May 4, alongside Christian holidays and Africa Day.
Key Information
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Timezone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Languages
- English
- Public Holidays
- 12
- Currency
- NAD
- ISO Code
- NA
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | Thursday | 🎆 New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| March 21 | Saturday | 🇺🇸 Independence Day(Fourth of July) | National Day |
| April 3 | Friday | ✝️ Good Friday | Religious Holiday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | ✊ Labour Day(International Workers' Day) | Public Holiday |
| May 4 | Monday | Cassinga Day | Public Holiday |
| May 14 | Thursday | ☁️ Ascension Day(Ascension of Jesus) | Religious Holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day | Public Holiday |
| May 28 | Thursday | Genocide Remembrance Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug. 26 | Wednesday | Heroes' Day | Public Holiday |
| Sept. 10 | Thursday | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec. 25 | Friday | 🎄 Christmas Day(Christmas) | Religious Holiday |
| Dec. 26 | Saturday | Family Day | Public Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
#1
4:1
New Year's Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
#2
Free!
Good Friday
4 days off — free
#3
Free!
Labour Day
4 days off — free
All Holidays (17)
Africa Day
Public Holiday
Public
Africa Day; Ascension Day
Public Holiday
Public
Ascension Day(Ascension of Jesus)
Religious Holiday
Public
Burial ceremony of Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob
Public Holiday
Public
Burial ceremony of Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma
Public Holiday
Public
Cassinga Day
Public Holiday
Public
Christmas Day(Christmas)
Religious Holiday
Public
Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day
Public Holiday
Public
Easter Monday
Public Holiday
Public
Family Day
Public Holiday
Public
General Election Day
Public Holiday
Public
Genocide Remembrance Day
Public Holiday
Public
Good Friday
Religious Holiday
Public
Heroes' Day
Public Holiday
Public
Independence Day(Fourth of July)
National Day
Public
Labour Day(International Workers' Day)
Public Holiday
Public
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
Public