Namibia celebrates the day it was granted independence on 21 March. It is a national holiday and a time for flag-flying. Families use the holiday as a chance to take children out for the day or to catch up on household chores. Many businesses close for the day as well as all governmental offices.

This is undoubtedly the most important cultural event in the capital. Celebrations begin with Prinzenball on the first Friday and see people go on to enjoy the Büttenabende (performances of music and sketches), Maskenball (the masked ball) and the Kehraus, which marks the end of the carnival. Festivities also include a ladies' night, a youth carnival and a children’s carnival.

Many local Namibians celebrate Easter as they follow the Christian calendar. Many people will attend church services on Good Friday and Easter Monday, while others take advantage of the peak tourist season and keep their businesses open.