School/public holidays in Botswana 2017!

The Government of Botswana has published the 2017 school calendar on their official facebook page. According to the post, school holidays in Botswana take place:

• 12 April 2017 - 01 May 2017
• 17 July 2017 - 31 July 2017
• 25 September 2017 - 02 October 2017
• 02 December 2017 - 08 January 2018

Public holidays in Botswana 2017:

• 01 January 2017 - New Year's Day
• 02 January 2017 - Public Holiday**
• 14 April 2017 - Good Friday
• 15 April 2017 - Public Holiday
• 17 April 2016 - Easter Monday
• 01 May 2017 - Labour Day
• 25 May 2017 - Ascension Day
• 01 July 2017 - Sir Seretse Khama Day
• 17 July 2017 - President's Day
• 18 July 2017 - Public Holiday
• 30 September 2017 - Botswana Day
• 02 October 2017 - Public Holiday**
• 25 December 2017 - Christmas Day
• 26 December 2017 - Boxing Day

** 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. [src.]

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British Airways: South Africa named 2nd most popular summer holiday destination

British Airways asked its Facebook followers in a recent poll where they want to spend their summer holiday. South Africa was voted the second most popular destination in the poll ony beaten by the Caribbean. Florida in the US became third, London fourth and holidays on the Maledives got listed on fifth position.

1. The Caribbean
2. South Africa
3. Florida (USA)
4. London (UK)
5. The Maledives

Many respondents also chose "a relaxing beach vacation" for their favourite type of holiday this summer over "romantic city-breaks", "fun-filled family getaways" and "an all-action adventure trip". Anyway, save travels!

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Win a Volunteer Vacation in South Africa

KEEN, Inc., an outdoor footwear company, is running a contest with a chance to win a week-long volunteer vacation at an animal rescue society near Cape Town, South Africa. The trip is being organized by i-to-i, a U.K.-based volunteer travel company.

To enter Keen's contest, go to their website before August 21st 2009 and enter for a chance to win.

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