Public Holidays in Namibia 2028
Complete list of 13 public holidays and observances in Namibia for 2028. Dates, days, and holiday types.
Independence DayMarch 21, 2026
1 days left 12 Public Holidays
251 Working Days
115 Days Off
4 Long Weekends
Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 21 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 16 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Workers Day | Public |
| May 4 | Thursday | Cassinga Day | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Aug 26 | Saturday | Heroes' Day | Public |
| Dec 10 | Sunday | Human Rights Day | Public |
| Dec 11 | Monday | Public Holiday | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Day of Goodwill | Public |
Long Weekends in 2028
Namibia has 4 long weekends in 2028 — periods of 3 or more consecutive days off without using any leave days.
April 14, 2028 — April 17, 2028 4 days
Good Friday, Easter Monday
December 23, 2028 — December 26, 2028 4 days
Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill
April 29, 2028 — May 1, 2028 3 days
Workers Day
December 9, 2028 — December 11, 2028 3 days
Human Rights Day, Public Holiday
Holidays by Month
Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 2
May 3
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 1
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 4
Holiday Breakdown
9 On Weekdays
Extra days off from work
3 On Weekends
Already non-working days
1 Observances
Recognized but not days off
Calendar
January
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | |||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |