BotswanavsZambia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
6
Only Botswana
11
Only Zambia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Botswana has 11 nationwide public holidays and Zambia has 16, so Zambia gets 5 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Labour Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Botswana has 10 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 14 for Zambia (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Botswana offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Zambia offers 10 and 4. Zambia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Botswana and April in Zambia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Botswana
Zambia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Zambia
Botswana is working these days.