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Namibia Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays and observances

21 holidaysUpdated: 11/13/2025

About These Holidays

This list includes national holidays, public holidays, and observances for Namibia in 2025. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.

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DateHolidayType
January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
March
Sat
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Burial of Sam Nujoma
Burial of Sam Nujoma is a public holiday in Namibia
Public Holiday
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in Namibia (Windhoek)
Season
Fri
Friday, March 21, 2025
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Namibia
Public Holiday
April
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Observance
Mon
Monday, April 21, 2025
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Public Holiday
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Workers' Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Cassinga Day
Cassinga Day is a public holiday in Namibia
Public Holiday
Mon
Monday, May 5, 2025
Cassinga Day observed
Cassinga Day is a public holiday in Namibia
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Africa Day
Africa Day is a public holiday in Namibia
Public Holiday
Mon
Monday, May 26, 2025
Africa Day observed
Africa Day is a public holiday in Namibia
Public Holiday
Wed
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Genocide Remembrance Day
Genocide Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Namibia
Public Holiday
Thu
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Public Holiday
June
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in Namibia (Windhoek)
Season
August
Tue
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Heroes' Day
Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Namibia
Public Holiday
September
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in Namibia (Windhoek)
Season
December
Wed
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day
Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day is a public holiday in Namibia
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in Namibia (Windhoek)
Season
Thu
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
Fri
Friday, December 26, 2025
Family Day
Family Day is a public holiday in Namibia
Public Holiday

Understanding Namibia Holidays 2025

Holiday Culture in Namibia

Namibia celebrates a unique blend of cultural, religious, and national holidays throughout the year. The holiday calendar reflects the nation's rich heritage and diverse traditions.

Major Holidays in Namibia

New Year

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday

Independence Day

Friday, March 21, 2025

Independence Day is a public holiday in Namibia

Public Holiday

Easter Monday

Monday, April 21, 2025

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Public Holiday

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

Namibia observes 21 official holidays in 2025. The typical range for countries in this region is 10-12 holidays annually.

Namibia's 21 official holidays reflect the nation's christian heritage and namibian traditions. Holiday observance may vary by region within the country.

Business Travel & Coordination

Plan business travel to Namibia carefully around major holidays when offices close and transportation becomes congested. Check regional variations as holiday observance may differ across provinces or states.

Cultural Traditions

Namibia's holiday traditions emphasize family gatherings, traditional foods, and community celebrations. Many holidays involve multi-day festivities with distinct customs for each day.

Timezone Coordination Tips

When coordinating meetings with Namibia, verify holiday schedules in advance as dates may vary, especially for lunar calendar-based holidays. Use SyncMyTime's timezone tools to ensure perfect scheduling alignment.

Why Check Namibia Public Holidays?

  • Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
  • Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
  • Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
  • Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
  • Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
  • Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays

Frequently Asked Questions

Stay Perfectly Synchronized

Our holiday calendar for Namibia is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Use this information alongside our Namibia timezone tools and meeting planner to coordinate seamlessly with Namibia and stay perfectly synchronized with local schedules.