Namibia Public Holidays in 2020
Namibia has a total of 18 holidays in 2020. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
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| New Year |
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2020 | March Equinox in Namibia (Windhoek) |
| Independence Day |
Saturday, March 21, 2020 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Namibia |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 10, 2020 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 12, 2020 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 13, 2020 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Workers' Day |
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Cassinga Day |
Monday, May 4, 2020 | Cassinga Day is a public holiday in Namibia |
| Ascension Day |
Thursday, May 21, 2020 | Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| Africa Day |
Monday, May 25, 2020 | Africa Day is a public holiday in Namibia |
| June Solstice |
Saturday, June 20, 2020 | June Solstice in Namibia (Windhoek) |
| Heroes' Day |
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 | Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Namibia |
| September Equinox |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | September Equinox in Namibia (Windhoek) |
| Election Day |
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | Election Day is a public holiday in Namibia |
| Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day |
Thursday, December 10, 2020 | Day of the Namibian Women and International Human Rights Day is a public holiday in Namibia |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2020 | December Solstice in Namibia (Windhoek) |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2020 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Family Day |
Saturday, December 26, 2020 | Family Day is a public holiday in Namibia |
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