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Heroes' Day
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 19 days
Namibia has 13 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 13 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Namibian public holidays or Namibian bank holidays? Namibia public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Namibia celebrates 13 public holidays in 2026. These include 13 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Independence Day (on March 21), Good Friday (on April 3), Easter Monday (on April 6) and Workers' Day (on May 1).
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Namibia holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 64 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 44 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 14 – May 174 days · Take 2026-05-15 off
- Long weekendMay 23 – May 253 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 28 – May 314 days · Take 2026-05-29 off
- Bridge-day opportunityDec 10 – Dec 134 days · Take 2026-12-11 off
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia has 13 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Heroes' Day on August 26, 2026.
The next public holiday in Namibia is Heroes' Day on August 26, 2026.
Yes. 13 out of 13 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 8 long weekends in Namibia in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Namibia is Heroes' Day on August 26, 2026.