Public Holidays in Namibia 2026 🇳🇦
Namibia has 4 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Heroes' Day on 26. Aug. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Namibia.
This year, Namibia observes 13 public holidays , with 15 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Heroes' Day on 26. Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Genocide Remembrance Day.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Heroes' Day | Public holiday | |
| Thursday Bridge day | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day | Public holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Family Day | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Namibia 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day — (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
Holidays that change date in Namibia
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Good Friday: →
- Easter Monday: →
- Ascension Day: →
