Public holidays in Namibia explained

The following table provides an overview of public holidays in Namibia. These are stipulated in the Public Holidays Act of 1990 (Act 26 of 1990) of the Namibian National Assembly. When a public holiday fall on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday. In addition, the president of Namibia may declare additional public holidays to be observed in specific years.[1] [2]

DateEnglish NameComment
1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
21 MarchIndependence Day
variableGood Friday2 days before Easter Sunday
variableEaster Monday1 day after Easter Sunday
1 MayWorkers' Day
4 MayCassinga Day
variableAscension Day39 days after Easter Sunday
25 MayAfrica Day
26 AugustHeroes' Day
10 DecemberHuman Rights Day
25 DecemberChristmas Day
26 DecemberFamily Day

Notes and References

  1. Nationoal Assembly - Promulgation of Public Holidays Act of 1990 (Act 26 of 1990) of the National Assembly. Retrieved 01/11/2023
  2. Web site: National Holidays Namibia . 2023-11-01 . www.un.int.