Long weekends in Botswana, 2027.
Botswana, 2027: 6 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 22 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 3 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 26 March to 29 March: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 17 July to 19 July: 3 days off, no leave needed (Presidents' Day)
- 30 September to 3 October: 4 days off, no leave needed (Independence Day, Botswana Day holiday)
Bridge days worth taking
- 6 May to 9 May: 4 days off, take Fri 7 May as leave (Ascension Day)
- 1 July to 4 July: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jul as leave (Sir Seretse Khama Day)
Public holidays in Botswana, 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday |
| Saturday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Thursday 6 May | Ascension Day |
| Thursday 1 July | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| Monday 19 July | Presidents' Day |
| Thursday 30 September | Independence Day |
| Friday 1 October | Botswana Day holiday |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Sunday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Botswana in 2027?
Botswana has 4 long weekends in 2027 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Botswana in 2027?
Ascension Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 6 May to 9 May 2027.
How many public holidays does Botswana have in 2027?
Botswana has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a weekday.