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Botswana has 11 public holidays in 2021. 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 2021. These include 11 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Good Friday (on April 2), Easter Monday (on April 5), Labour Day (on May 1) and Ascension Day (on May 13).
About these dates: the Botswana 2021 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Holidays
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February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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 2021.
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Long weekendApr 2 – Apr 54 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 13 – May 164 days · Take 2021-05-14 off
- Bridge-day opportunityJul 1 – Jul 44 days · Take 2021-07-02 off
- Long weekendJul 17 – Jul 193 days
- Long weekendSep 30 – Oct 34 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana has 11 public holidays in 2021.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in Botswana in 2021.
No. The next public holiday in Botswana is on .