Heroes' Day | |
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Official name | Namibia Day |
Observed by | Namibia |
Date | 26 August |
Heroes' Day is a national public holiday in Namibia. The United Nations names it Namibia Day. It is celebrated every year on 26 August.[1] The day is about the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966 at Omugulugwombashe.[2]