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Independence Day
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 54 days
Botswana has 11 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 11 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Botswanan public holidays or Botswanan bank holidays? Botswana public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Botswana celebrates 11 public holidays in 2026. These include 11 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Good Friday (on April 3), Easter Monday (on April 6), Labour Day (on May 1) and Ascension Day (on May 14).
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Botswana holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 64 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 14 – May 174 days · Take 2026-05-15 off
- Long weekendJul 18 – Jul 203 days
- Bridge-day opportunityOct 1 – Oct 44 days · Take 2026-10-02 off
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana has 11 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Independence Day on September 30, 2026.
The next public holiday in Botswana is Independence Day on September 30, 2026.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 7 long weekends in Botswana in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Botswana is Independence Day on September 30, 2026.