Independence Day has already passed this year.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 12
- Day of year
- 80
- Local time zone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Currency
- NAD
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on the weekend in 2026, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Namibia, Independence Day is on March 21, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Saturday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Namibia.
Independence Day was on March 21, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Namibia is on March 21, 2027.
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The Independence Day date for Namibia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.