All upcoming holidays for Namibia.
Namibia is a country located in southern Africa, bordered by Angola to the north, Zambia to the northeast, Botswana to the east, South Africa to the southeast and west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It has a diverse culture, with various ethnic groups including the Himba, Herero, Damara, and San.
Some of the holidays celebrated in Namibia include:
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Independence Day - celebrated on March 21st, this holiday commemorates Namibia’s independence from South Africa in 1990.
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Heroes’ Day - celebrated on August 26th, this holiday honors those who fought for Namibia’s independence.
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Christmas Day - celebrated on December 25th, this holiday is a Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
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New Year’s Day - celebrated on January 1st, this holiday marks the beginning of the new year.
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Workers’ Day - celebrated on May 1st, this holiday honors workers and their contributions to society.
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Africa Day - celebrated on May 25th, this holiday commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (now known as the African Union) in 1963.
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Youth Day - celebrated on August 12th, this holiday recognizes the contributions of young people to Namibian society.
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Women’s Day - celebrated on August 26th, this holiday honors the contributions of women to Namibian society.
Overall, Namibia celebrates a mix of cultural, religious, and historical holidays, reflecting the country’s diverse population and rich history.
Holidays in Namibia
Date |
Holiday |
01, January, 2023 |
New Year’s Day |
02, January, 2023 |
New Year’s Day |
21, March, 2023 |
Independence Day |
07, April, 2023 |
Good Friday |
10, April, 2023 |
Easter Monday |
18, May, 2023 |
Ascension Day |
01, May, 2023 |
Workers’ Day |
04, May, 2023 |
Cassinga Day |
25, May, 2023 |
Africa Day |
26, August, 2023 |
Heroes’ Day |
10, September, 2023 |
Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
11, September, 2023 |
Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
25, December, 2023 |
Christmas Day |
26, December, 2023 |
Family Day |
01, January, 2024 |
New Year’s Day |
21, March, 2024 |
Independence Day |
29, March, 2024 |
Good Friday |
01, April, 2024 |
Easter Monday |
09, May, 2024 |
Ascension Day |
01, May, 2024 |
Workers’ Day |
04, May, 2024 |
Cassinga Day |
25, May, 2024 |
Africa Day |
26, August, 2024 |
Heroes’ Day |
10, September, 2024 |
Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
25, December, 2024 |
Christmas Day |
26, December, 2024 |
Family Day |
01, January, 2025 |
New Year’s Day |
21, March, 2025 |
Independence Day |
18, April, 2025 |
Good Friday |
21, April, 2025 |
Easter Monday |
29, May, 2025 |
Ascension Day |
01, May, 2025 |
Workers’ Day |
04, May, 2025 |
Cassinga Day |
05, May, 2025 |
Cassinga Day |
25, May, 2025 |
Africa Day |
26, May, 2025 |
Africa Day |
26, August, 2025 |
Heroes’ Day |
10, September, 2025 |
Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
25, December, 2025 |
Christmas Day |
26, December, 2025 |
Family Day |
01, January, 2026 |
New Year’s Day |
21, March, 2026 |
Independence Day |
03, April, 2026 |
Good Friday |
06, April, 2026 |
Easter Monday |
14, May, 2026 |
Ascension Day |
01, May, 2026 |
Workers’ Day |
04, May, 2026 |
Cassinga Day |
25, May, 2026 |
Africa Day |
26, August, 2026 |
Heroes’ Day |
10, September, 2026 |
Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
25, December, 2026 |
Christmas Day |
26, December, 2026 |
Family Day |
01, January, 2027 |
New Year’s Day |
21, March, 2027 |
Independence Day |
22, March, 2027 |
Independence Day |
26, March, 2027 |
Good Friday |
29, March, 2027 |
Easter Monday |
06, May, 2027 |
Ascension Day |
01, May, 2027 |
Workers’ Day |
04, May, 2027 |
Cassinga Day |
25, May, 2027 |
Africa Day |
26, August, 2027 |
Heroes’ Day |
10, September, 2027 |
Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
25, December, 2027 |
Christmas Day |
26, December, 2027 |
Family Day |
27, December, 2027 |
Family Day |