Workers' Day
Nationwide public holiday in Namibia
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 May | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 May | Saturday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Namibia.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Monday 3 May off and get 4 days in a row (Sat 1 May – Tue 4 May).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Windhoek around 1 May: high 27°C (80°F), low 12°C (53°F), rain on 10% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Windhoek. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 1 May in Windhoek: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Namibia
Tuesday, 4 May 2027
Workers' Day in other countries
Cabo Verde
Eswatini
Guinea-Bissau
Lesotho
Nigeria
Sao Tome and Principe
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Brazil
Malta
Paraguay
San Marino
More for Namibia
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.