ZimbabwevsBotswana
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
7
Only Zimbabwe
5
Only Botswana
What the numbers say
In 2026, Zimbabwe has 13 nationwide public holidays and Botswana has 11, so Zimbabwe gets 2 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Worker's Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Zimbabwe has 9 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Botswana (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Zimbabwe offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Botswana offers 5 and 3. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is April in Zimbabwe and April in Botswana.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Zimbabwe
Botswana is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Botswana
Zimbabwe is working these days.