Genocide Remembrance Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, May 28, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 22
- Day of year
- 148
- Local time zone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Currency
- NAD
Long-weekend planner
Genocide Remembrance Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Namibia, Genocide Remembrance Day is on May 28, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Genocide Remembrance Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Genocide Remembrance Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Namibia.
Genocide Remembrance Day was on May 28, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Genocide Remembrance Day in Namibia is on May 28, 2027.
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The Genocide Remembrance Day date for Namibia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.