LesothovsBotswana
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
7
Days you're both off
4
Only Lesotho
4
Only Botswana
What the numbers say
In 2026, Lesotho has 11 nationwide public holidays and Botswana has 11 — exactly the same number. They line up on 7 dates, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Workers' Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Lesotho has 9 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Botswana (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Lesotho offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Botswana offers 5 and 3. Botswana has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Lesotho and April in Botswana.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Lesotho
Botswana is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Botswana
Lesotho is working these days.