Holidays and Observances in Namibia in 2026
List of restricted, gazetted, season, public, government, national, regional, statutory, local, optional, bank, and observance holidays for Namibia in 2026
| date | name | type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan, 2026 (Thu) | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 20 Mar, 2026 (Fri) | March Equinox | Season |
| 21 Mar, 2026 (Sat) | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 3 Apr, 2026 (Fri) | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 5 Apr, 2026 (Sun) | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 6 Apr, 2026 (Mon) | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| 1 May, 2026 (Fri) | Workers' Day | Public Holiday |
| 4 May, 2026 (Mon) | Cassinga Day | Public Holiday |
| 14 May, 2026 (Thu) | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 25 May, 2026 (Mon) | Africa Day | Public Holiday |
| 28 May, 2026 (Thu) | Genocide Remembrance Day | Public Holiday |
| 21 Jun, 2026 (Sun) | June Solstice | Season |
| 26 Aug, 2026 (Wed) | Heroes' Day | Public Holiday |
| 23 Sep, 2026 (Wed) | September Equinox | Season |
| 10 Dec, 2026 (Thu) | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day | Public Holiday |
| 22 Dec, 2026 (Tue) | December Solstice | Season |
| 25 Dec, 2026 (Fri) | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 26 Dec, 2026 (Sat) | Family Day | Public Holiday |