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Is today a public holiday in Namibia?

Today is a normal Saturday in Namibia. The next public holiday is Human Rights Day on Thursday 10 December 2026, in 54 days.

Saturday 17 October 2026, Africa/Windhoek time

Namibia, this month public holiday

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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Namibia?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Namibia.

Next public holiday in Namibia

Human Rights Day on Thursday 10 December 2026, in 54 days. The last one was Heroes' Day on 26 August 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Namibia

Holiday	Date	When
Human Rights Day	Thursday 10 December 2026	in 54 days
Christmas Day	Friday 25 December 2026	in 69 days
Family Day	Saturday 26 December 2026	in 70 days
New Year's Day	Friday 1 January 2027	in 76 days
Independence Day	Sunday 21 March 2027	in 155 days
Public Holiday	Monday 22 March 2027	in 156 days

Public holidays in Namibia in 2026

Namibia has 12 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 3 are still ahead.

Date	Day	Holiday
1 January 2026	Thursday	New Year's Day
21 March 2026	Saturdayweekend	Independence Day
3 April 2026	Friday	Good Friday
6 April 2026	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May 2026	Friday	Workers Day
4 May 2026	Monday	Cassinga Day
14 May 2026	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May 2026	Monday	Africa Day
26 August 2026	Wednesday	Heroes' Day
10 December 2026	Thursday	Human Rights Day
25 December 2026	Friday	Christmas Day
26 December 2026	Saturdayweekend	Family Day

Long weekends in Namibia in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Christmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Namibia in 2027

Namibia has 14 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Namibia

Is today a public holiday in Namibia?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Namibia, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Namibia?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Namibia.

What is the next public holiday in Namibia?

The next public holiday in Namibia is Human Rights Day on Thursday 10 December 2026, in 54 days.

How many public holidays does Namibia have in 2026?

Namibia has 12 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 3 are still to come this year.

Does Namibia move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Our data lists no substitute days for Namibia in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.