Holidays & Long Weekends in Botswana in 2026
Public Holidays
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2026
Public HolidayGood Friday
Apr 3, 2026
Public HolidayEaster Monday
Apr 6, 2026
Public HolidayLabour Day
May 1, 2026
Public HolidayAscension Day
May 14, 2026
Public HolidaySir Seretse Khama Day
Jul 1, 2026
Public HolidayPresidents' Day
Jul 20, 2026
Public HolidayIndependence Day
Sep 30, 2026
Public HolidayBotswana Day holiday
Oct 1, 2026
Public HolidayChristmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
Public HolidaySt. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
Dec 26, 2026
Public HolidayLong Weekends
4 Days Weekend
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 4, 2026
Bridge day needed: Jan 2, 2026
2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04 - 4 days
4 Days Weekend
Apr 3, 2026 - Apr 6, 2026
2026-04-03 to 2026-04-06 - 4 days
3 Days Weekend
May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
2026-05-01 to 2026-05-03 - 3 days
4 Days Weekend
May 14, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Bridge day needed: May 15, 2026
2026-05-14 to 2026-05-17 - 4 days
3 Days Weekend
Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 20, 2026
2026-07-18 to 2026-07-20 - 3 days
5 Days Weekend
Sep 30, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Bridge day needed: Oct 2, 2026
2026-09-30 to 2026-10-04 - 5 days
3 Days Weekend
Dec 25, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026
2026-12-25 to 2026-12-27 - 3 days
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