Public holidays in Namibia 2027
Namibia has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendIndependence Day
Sunday
On the weekendGood Friday
Friday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendWorkers' Day
Saturday
On the weekendCassinga Day
Tuesday
Ascension Day
Thursday
Africa Day
Tuesday
Genocide Remembrance Day
Friday
Long weekendHeroes' Day
Thursday
Human Rights Day
Friday
Long weekendChristmas Day
Saturday
On the weekendDay of Goodwill
Sunday · St. Stephen's Day
On the weekend
Working days off
9
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 13
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 5
Namibia public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Namibia’s 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 9 fall on a working day and 4 on the weekend. 5 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Namibia have in 2027?
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Namibia has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 9 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Namibia in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Namibia fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Independence Day (March 21), Workers' Day (May 1), Christmas Day (December 25) and Day of Goodwill (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Namibia’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Namibia in 2027?
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5 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Genocide Remembrance Day and Human Rights Day.