namibia Holidays

Posted by CelebrateZone.com on Wed, May 10, 2023

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:

  1. Independence Day - celebrated on March 21st, this holiday commemorates Namibia’s independence from South Africa in 1990.

  2. Heroes’ Day - celebrated on August 26th, this holiday honors those who fought for Namibia’s independence.

  3. Christmas Day - celebrated on December 25th, this holiday is a Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

  4. New Year’s Day - celebrated on January 1st, this holiday marks the beginning of the new year.

  5. Workers’ Day - celebrated on May 1st, this holiday honors workers and their contributions to society.

  6. 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.

  7. Youth Day - celebrated on August 12th, this holiday recognizes the contributions of young people to Namibian society.

  8. 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