2025 Holidays - Namibia
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day | Friday | March 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Easter Day | Sunday | April 20, 2025 | National | All |
| Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Worker's Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Cassinga Day (In Lieu) | Monday | May 5, 2025 | National | All |
| Africa Day (In Lieu) | Monday | May 26, 2025 | National | All |
| Genocide Memorial Day | Wednesday | May 28, 2025 | National | All |
| Ascension Day | Thursday | May 29, 2025 | National | All |
| Heroes Day | Tuesday | Aug. 26, 2025 | National | All |
| International Human Rights Day | Wednesday | Dec. 10, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas Day | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Day of Goodwill | Friday | Dec. 26, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Namibia workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Namibia Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. Entitlement to Public Holidays
- Namibia recognizes several public holidays each year, including New Year's Day, Independence Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Workers' Day, Cassinga Day, Ascension Day, Africa Day, Heroes' Day, Human Rights Day, Christmas Day, and Family Day. Source
2. Working on Public Holidays
- If an employee is required to work on a public holiday, they are typically entitled to additional compensation or compensatory time off, as stipulated by the labor laws and any applicable collective agreements.
3. Holidays Falling on Weekends
- According to the Public Holidays Act, if a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is also considered a public holiday, unless that Monday is already a public holiday. Source
4. Additional Notes
- The President of Namibia has the authority to declare additional public holidays for specific years by proclamation in the Government Gazette. Source
- Employers and employees should refer to Namibia's labor laws and any applicable collective agreements for specific provisions related to public holidays and work schedules.