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Botswana has 11 public holidays in 2020. 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 2020. These include 11 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Good Friday (on April 10), Easter Monday (on April 13), Labour Day (on May 1) and Ascension Day (on May 21).
About these dates: the Botswana 2020 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.
Holidays
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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 2020.
- Long weekendApr 10 – Apr 134 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 21 – May 244 days · Take 2020-05-22 off
- Long weekendJul 18 – Jul 203 days
- Bridge-day opportunityOct 1 – Oct 44 days · Take 2020-10-02 off
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana has 11 public holidays in 2020.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in Botswana in 2020.
No. The next public holiday in Botswana is on .