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Public holidays in Namibia in 2026
Namibia has 12 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. May has the most with 4.
2026 public holiday dates in Namibia
| 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
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Good Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilWorkers Day: Fri 1 MayCassinga Day: Mon 4 MayAfrica Day: Mon 25 MayChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Independence Day: Saturday 21 March 2026Family Day: Saturday 26 December 2026