When are the next National holidays in Namibia?
Upcoming Holidays
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Independence Day
Mar 21, . The holiday celebrates Namibia's independence from South Africa on March 21st 1990. -
Good Friday
Apr 3, . Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of ... -
Easter Day
Apr 5, . Easter Sunday is the most important date in the Christian church. In the bible, it is the ... -
Easter Monday
Apr 6, . Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the ... -
Worker's Day
May 1, . This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the ... -
Cassinga Day
May 4, . Commemorates the Cassinga Massacre that took place during the Namibian War of ...
List of Holidays in Namibia in 2026
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| Saturday | Independence Day | |
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Sunday | Easter Day | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Friday | Worker's Day | |
| Monday | Cassinga Day | |
| Tuesday | Cassinga Day (in lieu) | |
| Thursday | Ascension Day | |
| Monday | Africa Day | |
| Thursday | Genocide Memorial Day | |
| Wednesday | Heroes Day | |
| Thursday | International Human Rights Day | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | |
| Saturday | Day of Goodwill |
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Notes
- Namibia's Public Holidays Act, Act 26 of 1990 provides for 12 public holidays annually.
- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday the following Monday will be a public holiday, unless the Monday is already a public holiday.
- The President may declare any day in a particular year as a public holiday by proclamation in the Government Gazette.
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