World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Namibia, 2026
Holiday dates13vs 2025: -3
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days4
World rank126 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Independence Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Workers' Day |
| May 4, 2026 | Mon | Cassinga Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | Africa Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | Genocide Remembrance Day |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Wed | Heroes' Day |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Thu | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Family Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 4, 2026 | 4 days | Workers' Day・Cassinga Day |
| May 23, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | 3 days | Africa Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Family Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- − Africa Day (observed)
- − Burial ceremony of Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma
- − Cassinga Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.