National Holidays in Namibia (2028) 🇳🇦

Q: When is the next public holiday in Namibia?

The next public holiday in Namibia is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 83 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Namibia have in 2028?

Namibia has 13 public holidays in 2028.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Namibia?

The most recent public holiday in Namibia was Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day on Thursday, September 10, 2026 — 23 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Namibia?

The next 5 public holidays in Namibia:Saturday, January 1, 2028: New Year's DayTuesday, March 21, 2028: Independence DayFriday, April 14, 2028: Good FridayMonday, April 17, 2028: Easter MondayMonday, May 1, 2028: Workers' Day

Q: How does Namibia's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Namibia has 13 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:South Africa: 13 public holidaysBotswana: 15 public holidaysZambia: 17 public holidaysAngola: 15 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Namibia have in 2029?

Namibia will have 15 public holidays in 2029.

Namibia observes 13 public holidays this year, with 15 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Christmas Day. The most recent was Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day.

2028 National Holidays in Namibia

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
21 Mar	Tuesday	Independence Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
17 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Monday	Workers' Day
4 May	Thursday	Cassinga Day
25 May	Thursday	Africa Day; Ascension Day
28 May	Sunday	Genocide Remembrance Day
26 Aug	Saturday	Heroes' Day
10 Sep	Sunday	Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day
11 Sep	Monday	Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	Family Day

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Holidays in other countries:

🇳🇦 Namibia 13 holidays
🇿🇦 South Africa 13 holidays
🇧🇼 Botswana 15 holidays
🇿🇲 Zambia 17 holidays
🇦🇴 Angola 15 holidays

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in Namibia

When is the next public holiday in Namibia?

The next public holiday in Namibia is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 83 days.

Is today a public holiday in Namibia?

No — today (Saturday, October 3, 2026) is not a public holiday in Namibia.

How many public holidays does Namibia have in 2028?

Namibia has 13 public holidays in 2028.

What was the most recent public holiday in Namibia?

The most recent public holiday in Namibia was Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day on Thursday, September 10, 2026 — 23 days ago.

What are the upcoming public holidays in Namibia?

The next 5 public holidays in Namibia: