Public & School Holidays 2026 South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe & Botswana — Plan your travels smart! Planning a trip to Southern Africa in 2026? Whether you're organizing a safari adventure, a self-drive holiday, or a cross-border road trip, knowing the school terms and public holidays in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana can make all the difference. This up-to-date 2026 holiday guide helps you avoid peak travel congestion, maximize off-peak travel, and experience the region’s natural and cultural wonders with fewer crowds. From South African long weekends to Namibian public holidays, from Zimbabwean school breaks to Botswana's Independence Day, we’ve compiled everything in one place — so you don’t have to. Why this info matters:
Whether you're a traveler, tour operator, or expat planning a visit, this 2025 holiday overview helps you travel smarter, cheaper, and with better timing throughout Southern Africa.
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School/public holidays in South Africa 2026 School/public holidays in South Africa 2026
Public Holidays 2026:
School/public holidays in Namibia 2026 Government School Holidays 2026, countrywide
Public Holidays 2026**
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School/public holidays in Zimbabwe 2026 Government School Holidays 2026 , countrywide
Public Holidays 2026
School/public holidays in Botswana 2026 Government School Holidays 2026 :
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** Whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following on it shall be a public holiday. If 2nd January, 1st October or Boxing Day falls on a Monday, the following Tuesday shall be observed as a public holiday. When Botswana Day falls on a Saturday, the next following Monday shall be observed as a public holiday. |
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