The NBC News team in Keetmanshoop spoke to families enjoying Family Day at local recreational facilities, where they gathered for outdoor activities and quality time together.

While many Namibians celebrate Family Day with loved ones, squatters in Windhoek treat the day like any other, hustling to survive.

In Windhoek, families went all out to ensure that Goodwill Day served its purpose of strengthening family bonds and spending quality time together.

Continuing in the spirit of Christmas, some families chose to enjoy the day with festive activities and time together.

As Namibia celebrates Family Day, the NBC News team in Oshakati caught up with the Namoloh family at Ohnuno.

Like many who travelled from across Namibia to spend the festive season with loved ones, the Namolohs left busy city life for their traditional home, where birdsong wakes them each morning.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on behalf of the Namibian government and her family, extended wishes for warmth, love, and togetherness to embrace families across Namibia.

Today marks Family Day, also known as the Day of Goodwill, highlighting the importance of family unity and quality time together.

As many families across the world celebrate family day by spending time together, some are grieving the loss of their loved ones who died in 2024.

As the holiday season draws near, the coastal towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay shimmer with festive spirit.

In the spirit of togetherness and gratitude, four in-laws came together to host a heartwarming lunch for the elderly in honour of Family Day.

As families gather to celebrate family day with their loved ones, some continue to grapple with the pain of loss. 

For media personality Jessica Kaimu, this time of year serves as a sombre reminder of the tragic death of her younger sister, Cheryl 'Avihe' Ujaha. 

Residents of Henties Bay say as a result of Western culture, young people have lost touch with family traditions and no longer value them.

Not only are essential workers missing out on quality time with their families, but so are some destitute, who rely on discarded food and other materials.

Those who live at the Swakopmund dumpsite go about their daily lives, hoping to gather more food given the festive season.