Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Botswana
Botswana has 8 long weekends in 2026 and 6 in 2027. The longest break is 6 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Independence Day for a 6-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
8
Bridge opps
- 6d
Independence Day & Botswana Day holiday
Sat 26 Sept – Thu 1 Oct
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
New Year's Day & New Year Holiday
Wed 31 Dec – Sun 4 Jan
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Good Friday & Holy Saturday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
2027
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
6
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Independence Day & Botswana Day holiday
Wed 29 Sept – Sun 3 Oct
Take Wednesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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More for Botswana
Public holidays
Public holidays in Botswana 2026
All 16 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Botswana 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Botswana 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Botswana 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Botswana have in 2026?
Botswana has 8 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Botswana have in 2027?
Botswana has 6 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Botswana?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Independence Day & Botswana Day holiday (Wed 30 Sept – Thu 1 Oct). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 2 days of leave.