Holidays in Namibia

1 January 2024 - Monday - New Years Day

21 March 2024 -  Thursday -  Independence Day

31 March 2024    - Sunday  -   Good Friday

1 April 2024    - Monday  –  Easter Monday

1 May 2024     -  Wednesday -  Workers Day

4 May 2024 - Saturday - Cassinga Day

9 May 2024 -  Thursday - Ascension Day

25 May 2024 - Saturday - Africa Day

26 August 2024 - Monday - Heroe`s Day

1 December 2024 - Sunday - World Aids Day

10 December 2024 - Tuesday - Human Rights Day & Namibian Womens Day

25 December 2024 - Wednesday - Christmas Day

26 December 2024 - Thursday - Family Day

According to the Public Holiday Act, 1990 (Act 26 of 1990) the Monday, following a Sunday which is a public holiday, shall also be a public holiday, unless the Monday is already a public holiday. 

Observance Days 2024, but not Public Holidays

9 February 2024 - Friday  - Constitution Day

16 June 2024 - Sunday - Day of the African Child Day

28 September 2024 - Saturday - Day of the Namibian Child Day

24 October 2024  -  Thursday  - United Nations Day

Information received from Ministry of Information and Communication Technology http://www.mict.gov.na

Government School Terms 2024:

• First Term:  Monday, 15 January 2024 ,
• Midterm Break: Thursday, 21 March 2024 to Monday, 01 April 2024
• Second Term: Monday, 15 July 2024 to Thursday, 11 July 2024
• Midterm Break: Monday, 09 - Friday, 13 September 2024
• Last School Day: Friday, 06 December 2024

First Term 2025: Monday, 13 January 2025

Regarding governmnent school terms, you will find more information on the website of Namibia's Ministry of Eduction http://www.moe.gov.na

Ministry of Information and Communication Technology

Office of the Minister

                           Media Statement  dated on 11 February 2024

                           Update on the Funeral Arrangements for the late 

                                President Dr Hage G. Geingob

In order to give a dignified burial and to give all Namibian time to mourn their beloved President, Dr Hage G Geingob, President Nangolo Mbumba will declare Sunday the 25th February 2024, a public holiday. As per the Public Holidays Act of 1990 (Act 26 of 1990),  when a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday. Therefore, Monday, 26 February 2024, will be declared a public holiday. This arrangement will allow for the burial of the President on Sunday, the 25th February 2024 and the Memorial Service to take place on Sunday, the 24th February 2024. Transportation arrangements are being made to transport the public to and from Independance Stadium on Saturday, the 24th February 2024, for the main memorial service.

Furthermore, the daily memorial services will now take place at the Windhoek Showgrounds instead of the Sam Numjoma Stadium from 12 - 13 Fenruary 2024 and at the NAMCOL Centre in Katutura from 14 - 16 February 2024.  Announcements will be made from the week of 19 February 2024. The Daily Memorial Services will begin from 18:00 to 20:00. No memorial services will take place at the residence of the late President, Dr Hage G. Geingob. The public is implored not to assemble at the residence of the late President .

Delivered by Honourable Minister Ms. Emma Theofelus.MP