Africa Day

In this region of Africa, race has long been a hot topic, owing to the apartheid and various forms of discrimination that the people have faced over the years. Therefore, on Africa Day, people celebrate the diversity of people and also encourage people to raise political awareness and consciousness about the state of affairs in Africa as well as the self-determination to be liberated economically.

In Namibia, it is a public holiday, so there is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. Local communities gather together on Africa Day to promote cooperation and peaceful coexistence. In Namibia, local communities gather together on Africa Day in May to promote cooperation and peaceful coexistence. To observe this event, they also wear and sell African-themed attires and designs.

When: May

Where: All across the country