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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 25, 2028
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Varies
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
25
Holiday
FRI
26
Bridge Day
SAT
27
Weekend
SUN
28
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 26
📣 Traveler notes
Botswana is a stable, tranquil country in Southern Africa known for its low crime rate and high standard of living. Key attractions include Tsodilo Hills, Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta), and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
- New Year's Day
- Easter weekend (Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday)
- Workers' Day (May 1)
- Sir Seretse Khama Day (July 1)
About this holiday
Ascension Day is a public holiday in Botswana. Public holidays are primarily observed by government and government-regulated sector employees, while additional dates may be granted at the employer's discretion.