Namibia Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Namibia year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Thursday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 3 | 21 Mar, Saturday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 4 | 03 Apr, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 5 | 05 Apr, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 6 | 06 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 7 | 01 May, Friday | Workers' Day | National holiday |
| 8 | 04 May, Monday | Cassinga Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 14 May, Thursday | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 10 | 25 May, Monday | Africa Day | National holiday |
| 11 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 12 | 26 Aug, Wednesday | Heroes' Day | National holiday |
| 13 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 14 | 10 Dec, Thursday | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day | National holiday |
| 15 | 21 Dec, Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| 16 | 25 Dec, Friday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 17 | 26 Dec, Saturday | Family Day | National holiday |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Namibia (Windhoek)
Independence Day (21 Mar) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Namibia
Good Friday (03 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (06 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Workers' Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Cassinga Day (04 May) : Cassinga Day is a public holiday in Namibia
Ascension Day (14 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Africa Day (25 May) : Africa Day is a public holiday in Namibia
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Namibia (Windhoek)
Heroes' Day (26 Aug) : Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Namibia
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Namibia (Windhoek)
Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day (10 Dec) : Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day is a public holiday in Namibia
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Namibia (Windhoek)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Family Day (26 Dec) : Family Day is a public holiday in Namibia