Best days to take off in Namibia in 2027
With 20 days of annual leave, booking the right days gives 52 days off across 7 breaks. Below are all 14 public holidays in Namibia in 2027, the long weekends you get for free, and the bridge days worth booking.
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Public holidays in Namibia in 2027
| Date | Holiday | Falls on |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Sun 21 Mar | Independence Day | Weekend |
| Mon 22 Mar | Public Holiday | Day off |
| Fri 26 Mar | Good Friday | Day off |
| Mon 29 Mar | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Sat 1 May | Workers Day | Weekend |
| Tue 4 May | Cassinga Day | Day off |
| Thu 6 May | Ascension Day | Day off |
| Tue 25 May | Africa Day | Day off |
| Thu 26 Aug | Heroes' Day | Day off |
| Fri 10 Dec | Human Rights Day | Day off |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Weekend |
| Sun 26 Dec | Family Day | Weekend |
| Mon 27 Dec | Public Holiday | Day off |
4 of these fall on a weekend in 2027.
Long weekends in Namibia in 2027
- Fri 1 Jan to Sun 3 Jan, 3 days: New Year's Day
- Sat 20 Mar to Mon 22 Mar, 3 days: Independence Day, Public Holiday
- Fri 26 Mar to Mon 29 Mar, 4 days: Good Friday, Easter Monday
- Fri 10 Dec to Sun 12 Dec, 3 days: Human Rights Day
- Sat 25 Dec to Mon 27 Dec, 3 days: Christmas Day, Family Day, Public Holiday
Best bridge days to book in 2027
A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Booking it joins them into one long break.
- Book Mon 4 Jan (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 1 Jan to Mon 4 Jan, around New Year's Day.
- Book Fri 19 Mar (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 19 Mar to Mon 22 Mar, around Public Holiday.
- Book Thu 25 Mar (1 day) for 5 days off, Thu 25 Mar to Mon 29 Mar, around Good Friday, Easter Monday.
- Book Mon 3 May (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 1 May to Tue 4 May, around Cassinga Day.
- Book Fri 7 May (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 6 May to Sun 9 May, around Ascension Day.
- Book Mon 24 May (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 22 May to Tue 25 May, around Africa Day.
- Book Fri 27 Aug (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 26 Aug to Sun 29 Aug, around Heroes' Day.
- Book Thu 9 Dec (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 9 Dec to Sun 12 Dec, around Human Rights Day.
How many days off can you get in 2027?
| Leave booked | Days off | Per day booked |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 21 days | 4.2x |
| 10 days | 40 days | 4.0x |
| 15 days | 55 days | 3.7x |
| 20 days | 70 days | 3.5x |
| 25 days | 85 days | 3.4x |
A plan for 20 days of leave in 2027
20 days of leave become 52 days off, in 7 breaks of at least five days.
- Fri 1 Jan to Tue 5 Jan: 5 days off for 2 booked (Mon 4 Jan, Tue 5 Jan)
- Sat 20 Mar to Mon 29 Mar: 10 days off for 3 booked (Tue 23 Mar, Wed 24 Mar, Thu 25 Mar)
- Sat 1 May to Sun 9 May: 9 days off for 3 booked (Mon 3 May, Wed 5 May, Fri 7 May)
- Fri 21 May to Tue 25 May: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 21 May, Mon 24 May)
- Sat 21 Aug to Sun 29 Aug: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 23 Aug, Tue 24 Aug, Wed 25 Aug, Fri 27 Aug)
- Sat 4 Dec to Sun 12 Dec: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 6 Dec, Tue 7 Dec, Wed 8 Dec, Thu 9 Dec)
- Thu 23 Dec to Mon 27 Dec: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 23 Dec, Fri 24 Dec)
Questions about 2027 in Namibia
How many public holidays does Namibia have in 2027?
Namibia has 14 public holidays in 2027, and 4 of them fall on a weekend.
When are the long weekends in Namibia in 2027?
Without booking any leave: Fri 1 Jan to Sun 3 Jan (New Year's Day), Sat 20 Mar to Mon 22 Mar (Independence Day, Public Holiday), Fri 26 Mar to Mon 29 Mar (Good Friday, Easter Monday), Fri 10 Dec to Sun 12 Dec (Human Rights Day) and Sat 25 Dec to Mon 27 Dec (Christmas Day, Family Day, Public Holiday).
What are the best days to take off in Namibia in 2027?
Book Thu 25 Mar to get 5 days off, from Thu 25 Mar to Mon 29 Mar. With 20 days of leave, the best plan gives 52 days off across 7 breaks.
About these dates
These dates come from the date-holidays library and have not been checked by hand against Namibia's official calendar. Check before you book.
These dates come straight from the holiday library and have not been checked against this country’s official calendar by hand. Treat them as a starting point.