Long weekends in Botswana, 2026.
Botswana, 2026: 8 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 5 days of leave add the other 4, for 31 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 18 July to 20 July: 3 days off, no leave needed (Presidents' Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 14 May to 17 May: 4 days off, take Fri 15 May as leave (Ascension Day)
- 27 June to 1 July: 5 days off, take Mon 29 Jun and Tue 30 Jun as leave (Sir Seretse Khama Day)
- 30 September to 4 October: 5 days off, take Fri 2 Oct as leave (Independence Day, Botswana Day holiday)
Public holidays in Botswana, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Thursday 14 May | Ascension Day |
| Wednesday 1 July | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| Monday 20 July | Presidents' Day |
| Wednesday 30 September | Independence Day |
| Thursday 1 October | Botswana Day holiday |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Botswana in 2026?
Botswana has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 4 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Botswana in 2026?
Independence Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 5 days off, from 30 September to 4 October 2026.
How many public holidays does Botswana have in 2026?
Botswana has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 10 of them fall on a weekday.