Calendars
Public holidays in Namibia 2026
13 public holidays; 11 fall on a working day. The weekend in Namibia is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Saturday | Independence Dayweekend |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Friday | Workers' Day |
| Monday | Cassinga Day |
| Thursday | Ascension Day |
| Monday | Africa Day |
| Thursday | Genocide Remembrance Day |
| Wednesday | Heroes' Day |
| Thursday | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | Family Dayweekend |
Notes
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Namibia. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.