Namibia records 13 holidays in 2026. 13 are nationwide public holidays and 0 apply only in certain regions. Independence Day (21 Mar 2026) and St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec 2026) fall on a weekend in 2026, so they hand back no extra day off. New Year's Day (1 Jan 2026), Ascension Day (14 May 2026), Genocide Remembrance Day (28 May 2026) and 1 other sit on a Tuesday or Thursday: book the Fridays and each becomes a four-day break. The busiest month is May, with 5 of them. The longest run without one is 106 days, between 26 Aug 2026 and 10 Dec 2026. The next is Human Rights Day on 10 Dec 2026.
New Year's Day
Nationwide
Independence Day
Nationwide
Good Friday
Nationwide
Easter Monday
Nationwide
Workers' Day
Nationwide
Cassinga Day
Nationwide
Ascension Day
Nationwide
Africa Day
Nationwide
Genocide Remembrance Day
Nationwide
Heroes' Day
Nationwide
Human Rights Day
Nationwide
Christmas Day
Nationwide
St. Stephen's Day
Day of Goodwill · Nationwide
● Public most things closed · ● Bank banks only · ● Regional some areas · ● School term dates
Planning leave? See working days in Namibia for 2026.