Public Holidays in Namibia 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Namibia's official public-holiday list combines Christian dates with independence, liberation and human-rights commemorations.
Namibia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| May 4 | Monday | Cassinga Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day |
| May 28 | Thursday | Genocide Remembrance Day |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Heroes' Day |
| Dec 10 | Thursday | Namibian Women's Day / Human Rights Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Family Day |
The calendar follows Namibia's official 2026 list and the Public Holidays Act Sunday-substitution rule.
Independence and Genocide Remembrance 2026
Independence Day is 21 March. Genocide Remembrance Day on 28 May is one of the newer additions to the national calendar.
Holiday Rules in Namibia
Under Namibia's Public Holidays Act, when a public holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is also a public holiday unless it is already a holiday.
Namibia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 21 March.
- Genocide Remembrance Day is 28 May.
- Heroes' Day is 26 August.
- Sunday holidays can create a Monday holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Namibia Independence Day?
It is observed on 21 March.
What is Genocide Remembrance Day?
It is a national holiday observed on 28 May.
What happens when a public holiday falls on Sunday?
The following Monday is also a public holiday unless it is already one.
Is Constitution Day a public holiday?
No. It is an observance day, not one of the statutory public holidays.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official 2026 holiday calendar and Public Holidays Act substitution rule.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is used as the primary reference where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check. Later official declarations take precedence.