Namibia Public Holidays List 2027
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Namibia year 2027
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Friday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 20 Mar, Saturday | March Equinox | Season |
| 3 | 21 Mar, Sunday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 4 | 22 Mar, Monday | Independence Day observed | National holiday |
| 5 | 26 Mar, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 6 | 28 Mar, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 7 | 29 Mar, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 8 | 01 May, Saturday | Workers' Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 04 May, Tuesday | Cassinga Day | National holiday |
| 10 | 06 May, Thursday | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 11 | 25 May, Tuesday | Africa Day | National holiday |
| 12 | 28 May, Friday | Genocide Remembrance Day | National holiday |
| 13 | 21 Jun, Monday | June Solstice | Season |
| 14 | 26 Aug, Thursday | Heroes' Day | National holiday |
| 15 | 23 Sep, Thursday | September Equinox | Season |
| 16 | 10 Dec, Friday | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day | National holiday |
| 17 | 22 Dec, Wednesday | December Solstice | Season |
| 18 | 25 Dec, Saturday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 19 | 26 Dec, Sunday | Family Day | National holiday |
| 20 | 27 Dec, Monday | Family Day observed | 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
Independence Day observed (22 Mar) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Namibia
Good Friday (26 Mar) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (28 Mar) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (29 Mar) : 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 (06 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
Genocide Remembrance Day (28 May) : Genocide Remembrance 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 (22 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
Family Day observed (27 Dec) : Family Day is a public holiday in Namibia