Botswana Long Weekends 2025

13 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (4)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 18 - Apr 20

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 19 - Apr 21

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

President's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
Weekend Period: Jul 19 - Jul 21

President's Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Boxing Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
Weekend Period: Dec 26 - Dec 28

Boxing Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (9)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

New Year's Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 30, Tuesday, Dec 31
Total Break: Dec 28 - Jan 1

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with New Year's Day

New Year's Day Holiday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 3
Total Break: Jan 2 - Jan 5

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Day Holiday for a 4-day weekend

Labour Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 2
Total Break: May 1 - May 4

Take Friday off to bridge Labour Day for a 4-day weekend

Ascension Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 30
Total Break: May 29 - Jun 1

Take Friday off to bridge Ascension Day for a 4-day weekend

Sir Seretse Khama Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 30
Total Break: Jun 28 - Jul 1

Take Monday off to bridge Sir Seretse Khama Day for a 4-day weekend

President's Day Holiday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 21
Total Break: Jul 19 - Jul 22

Take Monday off to bridge President's Day Holiday for a 4-day weekend

Botswana Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 29
Total Break: Sep 27 - Sep 30

Take Monday off to bridge Botswana Day for a 4-day weekend

Botswana Day Holiday

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 29, Tuesday, Sep 30
Total Break: Sep 27 - Oct 1

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Botswana Day Holiday

Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 26
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 28

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas Day for a 4-day weekend

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.