🇳🇦
Namibia
Governed by the Labour Act (No 11 of 2007). Annual leave: 20 consecutive working days after 1 year (5-day week) or 24 (6-day week). Maternity: 12 weeks (4 before + 8 after) — Social Security Commission.
Reference authority: Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation
Act 11/2007
Code
NAD (Dollar)
Currency
45 h
Workweek
20-24 d
Annual leave
12 wks
Maternity
1 wk-1 mo
Notice
Annual paid leave
Act 11/2007
20 d (5-day wk) or 24 d (6-day wk) after 1 year (Sec. 23)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory 5-day wk | 20 working days | 100 % | After 1 year service |
| Statutory 6-day wk | 24 working days | 100 % | After 1 year service |
| Partial pro-rata | 1.67-2 d/month | 100 % | Pro-rated |
Accrual
12 months service
Cash in lieu
Owed on termination
Official sources
Labour Act 11/2007Public holidays
12 days
Public and Commemorative Holidays Act — 12 holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Independence | 21 March | 100 % | National Day |
| Heroes Day | 26 August | 100 % | Memorial |
| Namibian Genocide | 28 May | 100 % | Memorial |
Total
~12 days/year
Weekly rest
Sunday
Official sources
Public Holidays Act NamibiaSick leave
Act 11/2007
Sick leave 30 d/year (5-day) or 36 d (6-day) per 36-month cycle (Sec. 24)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick leave 5-day wk | 30 d per 36 months | 100 % | 36-month cycle |
| Sick leave 6-day wk | 36 d per 36 months | 100 % | 36-month cycle |
| Beyond | Unpaid | 0 | Possible dismissal |
Waiting period
None
Proof
Medical certificate beyond 2 d
Official sources
Labour Act 11/2007 — Sec. 24Maternity / paternity / parental
SSC
Maternity 12 wks (4+8) — Social Security Commission
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 12 weeks | SSC (100 % capped) | 4 wks before + 8 wks after |
| Paternity | By CBA only | — | No statutory right |
| Nursing | 1 h/day | 100 % | First 6 months |
Prenatal
4 wks
Postnatal
8 wks
Official sources
Social Security Commission NamibiaSpecial leave
Act 11/2007
Compassionate 5 d/year (Sec. 25) — exams
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compassionate leave | 5 d/year | 100 % | Death, family illness |
| Marriage | Per CBA | 100 % | By CBA |
| Civic duty | As summoned | 100 % | Court/jury |
| Study leave | Per CBA | 100 % | Pro exam |
Source
Labour Act 11/2007 Sec. 25
Stacking
Excludes annual leave
Official sources
Labour Act 11/2007