Events in the year 2026 in Namibia.
Incumbents
President: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Vice President: Lucia Witbooi Prime Minister: Elijah Ngurare Chief Justice: Peter Shivute
Events 15 January – 6 February – 2026 Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 23 March – Starlink applies for a telecommunications service licence and access to radio spectrum, but is denied both by the government. 1 May – A minibus and a truck crash and catch fire on the B1 Highway south of Otjiwarongo, killing 11 people. 23 July – 2 August – Namibia at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 21 March – Independence Day 3 April – Good Friday 5 April – Easter Sunday 6 April – Easter Monday 1 May – International Workers' Day 4 May – Cassinga Day 14 May – Ascension Day 25 May – Africa Day 28 May – Genocide Remembrance Day 26 August – Heroes' Day 10 December – Human Rights Day 25 December – Christmas Day 26 December – Family Day
Deaths
8 February – Erkki Nghimtina, 78, MP (1995–2020), minister of defence (1997–2005) and labour (2015–2020). 3 April – James Uerikua, 43, MP (since 2025). 29 August – Helao Shityuwete, 92, writer and military commander (PLAN).
References
External links Online calendar