A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.

A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.

The day will commemorate the funeral of Sam Nujoma (1929–2021), Namibia’s founding president, once officially observed.

The day marks the country's independence from South African administration on March 21, 1990.

The day marks the country's independence from South African administration on March 21, 1990.

The Friday of Holy Week, dedicated to remembering the trial, crucifixion, suffering, death of Jesus Christ, and His burial after being taken down from the cross.

The Friday of Holy Week, dedicated to remembering the trial, crucifixion, suffering, death of Jesus Christ, and His burial after being taken down from the cross.

A holiday observed on the day after Easter Sunday, associated with rest, family time, outdoor picnics, egg rolling games, and in some regions - such as Central and Eastern Europe - playful water-splashing customs.

A holiday observed on the day after Easter Sunday, associated with rest, family time, outdoor picnics, egg rolling games, and in some regions - such as Central and Eastern Europe - playful water-splashing customs.

A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.

A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.

The day commemorates the attack on a refugee camp at Cassinga on May 4, 1978, during the Namibian War of Independence.

The day commemorates the attack on a refugee camp at Cassinga on May 4, 1978, during the Namibian War of Independence.

A celebration of African unity and independence, commemorating the founding of the Organization of African Unity in 1963. It reflects shared hopes for development, peace, and cooperation across the continent.

A celebration of African unity and independence, commemorating the founding of the Organization of African Unity in 1963. It reflects shared hopes for development, peace, and cooperation across the continent.

The day in Namibia commemorates the victims of the 1904–1908 genocide committed against the Herero and Nama peoples during German colonial rule.

The day in Namibia commemorates the victims of the 1904–1908 genocide committed against the Herero and Nama peoples during German colonial rule.

This holiday commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day of Easter

This holiday commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day of Easter

The day honors the memory of those who fought and died in the country's liberation struggle, particularly referencing the 1966 attack at Omugulugwombashe.

The day honors the memory of those who fought and died in the country's liberation struggle, particularly referencing the 1966 attack at Omugulugwombashe.

The day commemorates the adoption of the Namibian Constitution and the promotion of human rights following independence in 1990.

The day honors the role of Namibian women in the liberation struggle and coincides with International Human Rights Day on December 10.

Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

A continuation of the Christmas celebration, marked by family time, rest, and traditions of giving, also known in many countries as Boxing Day, Second Day of Christmas, Saint Stephen’s Day, or the Day of Goodwill

A public holiday dedicated to the importance of family life. While its origins and dates vary by country, the day encourages people to spend time with their loved ones and reflect on family values.