Long Weekends in BW 2026
7 long weekends · 26 total days off · 3 leave days needed
4
Free long weekends
3
With bridge days
26
Total days off
1 Jan – 4
4 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Thu 1 JanNew Year's Day
Take leave on:
Fri 2 Jan
3 Apr – 6
4 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 3 AprGood Friday
Mon 6 AprEaster Monday
1 May – 3
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 1 MayLabour Day
14 May – 17
4 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Thu 14 MayAscension Day
Take leave on:
Fri 15 May
18 Jul – 20
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 20 JulPresidents' Day
30 Sept – 4 Oct
5 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Wed 30 SepIndependence Day
Thu 1 OctBotswana Day holiday
Take leave on:
Fri 2 Oct
25 Dec – 27
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 25 DecChristmas Day
Sat 26 DecSt. Stephen's Day