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2026 Namibia Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Namibia, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

13

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

5 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Heroes' Day

61 days away

About Namibia holidays in 2026

In 2026, Namibia observes 13 holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day on January 1st and concludes with Christmas Day and the Day of Goodwill in late December. May is the most active month for holidays, featuring five observances including Workers' Day, Cassinga Day, Ascension Day, Africa Day, and Genocide Remembrance Day. Independence Day is celebrated on March 21st, followed by the Easter weekend in April. Heroes' Day in August and Human Rights Day in December are also significant dates on the Namibian holiday calendar.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
March 21, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayWorkers' Day
May 4, 2026MondayCassinga Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 25, 2026MondayAfrica Day
May 28, 2026ThursdayGenocide Remembrance Day
August 26, 2026WednesdayHeroes' Day
December 10, 2026ThursdayHuman Rights Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayDay of Goodwill

Planning around Namibia holidays in 2026

  • All listed holidays are observed nationwide.
  • Check the selected year for any potential date shifts.
  • Observe the concentration of holidays in May.
  • Note the cluster of holidays at the end of December.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Namibia in 2026 shows a significant concentration of observances in May, with five holidays falling within the month. This period is followed by a quieter June, July, and August, with only Heroes' Day in late August breaking the lull.

The year begins and ends with holidays, with New Year's Day in January and a cluster of three holidays at the end of December. April also presents a short period with two consecutive holidays due to the Easter weekend.

The middle of the year, from June through November, is generally sparse, with only one holiday observed in August. This creates distinct busy and quiet periods throughout the annual calendar.

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