Independence Day

Independence Day is a national holiday and one of the most famous festivals in Namibia. This event, which falls on March 21st, is commemorated with several banquets and events across the country. It is a day for Namibians to appreciate democracy and realize that they are no longer under German colonialism which lasted from 1904 to 1907. This dark period is notorious for a serious genocide taking place against the Nam and Herero tribes. Citizens ask their country to sue Germany for compensation for their actions.

However, on Independence Day, Namibians celebrate their festival with great joy, despite their past sorrow. People flow into the streets on Independence Day to celebrate their hard-won independence. There are parades and a variety of other festive activities, schools are closed and many people take time off work to participate. To commemorate this memorable event and express intense feelings of love, nationalism, and patriotism, Namibians hoist their national flag and sing the African Union and national anthem.

When: March 21st

Where: All across the country