World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Namibia, 2027
Holiday dates15vs 2026: +2
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank76 / 245median 14 days
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Independence Day |
| Mar 22, 2027 | Mon | Independence Day (observed) |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Workers' Day |
| May 4, 2027 | Tue | Cassinga Day |
| May 6, 2027 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| May 25, 2027 | Tue | Africa Day |
| May 28, 2027 | Fri | Genocide Remembrance Day |
| Aug 26, 2027 | Thu | Heroes' Day |
| Sep 10, 2027 | Fri | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Family Day |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Mon | Family Day (observed) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2027
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 3, 2027 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 22, 2027 | 3 days | Independence Day・Independence Day (observed) |
| Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| May 28, 2027 – May 30, 2027 | 3 days | Genocide Remembrance Day |
| Sep 10, 2027 – Sep 12, 2027 | 3 days | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 – Dec 27, 2027 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Family Day・Family Day (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2026
- + Family Day (observed)
- + Independence Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2027 →
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.