| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-03-21 | Independence Day | National |
| 2027-03-22 | Independence Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-03-29 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2027-05-01 | Workers' Day | National |
| 2027-05-04 | Cassinga Day | National |
| 2027-05-06 | Ascension Day | National |
| 2027-05-25 | Africa Day | National |
| 2027-05-28 | Genocide Remembrance Day | National |
| 2027-08-26 | Heroes' Day | National |
| 2027-09-10 | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2027-12-26 | Family Day | National |
| 2027-12-27 | Family Day (observed) | Substitute |
How many public holidays does Namibia have in 2027?
Namibia has 15 public holidays in 2027: 13 national holidays, 2 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 27 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, April, June, July, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Namibia's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Namibia 2027
Namibia's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Sat 20 - Mon 22 March: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 20 March to Monday 22 March).
- Fri 26 - Mon 29 March: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March).
- Fri 28 - Sun 30 May: Genocide Remembrance Day (3-day weekend, Friday 28 May to Sunday 30 May).
- Fri 10 - Sun 12 September: Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day (3-day weekend, Friday 10 September to Sunday 12 September).
- Sat 25 - Mon 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 25 December to Monday 27 December).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Namibia 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 22 March 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for Independence Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 27 December 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for Family Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Namibia: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Namibia in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Namibia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Namibia (2027)
Our Namibia public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.
Independence Day (observed)
When Independence Day falls at a weekend, many countries transfer the public holiday to the nearest weekday so that workers do not lose a day off. The substituted date is labelled as observed. The holiday itself commemorates the anniversary of a nation's independence or sovereignty, and is typically marked with flag raising ceremonies, parades and speeches by national leaders.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.