Here are all 11 nationwide public holidays in Botswana for 2027, with dates, local names and the next one coming up. Use them to plan around bank closures, transport changes and long weekends.
All 2027 holidays
2027 calendar & bridge days
Every public holiday is marked below. If you work in this country, turn on bridge days: a single workday booked off next to a holiday turns it and the weekend into a long break.
Best bridge days
- 4days off6 Thu – Sun, May 9Take Fri, May 7 offfor 1 day of leave
- 4days off1 Thu – Sun, Jul 4Take Fri, Jul 2 offfor 1 day of leave
When a public holiday lands midweek, many people “bridge” the gap to the weekend — expect quieter cities and busier roads around the long weekend.
Public holiday FAQ
Botswana has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Some regions add their own local holidays on top, so the total where you're travelling can be higher.
On nationwide public holidays most banks, post offices, government offices and many shops in Botswana are closed. Supermarkets and attractions in tourist areas often keep limited hours — check ahead for the specific date.
National holidays are observed across all of Botswana, while regional holidays apply only in certain states, provinces or cities. This page marks which holidays are regional and where they apply.
Fixed-date holidays fall on the same day each year, but moveable ones tied to Easter or the lunar calendar shift annually. Switch the year above to see the exact Botswana dates for 2027 and nearby years.
We'll flag closures and long weekends that overlap your trip dates.