Public holidays in Botswana 2026
13 national holidays · 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 01 Jan | New Year's Day | public holiday |
| Fri 02 Jan | New Year's Holiday † | public holiday |
| Fri 03 Apr | Good Friday | public holiday |
| Sat 04 Apr | Easter Saturday † | public holiday |
| Mon 06 Apr | Easter Monday | public holiday |
| Fri 01 May | Labour Day | public holiday |
| Thu 14 May | Ascension Day | public holiday |
| Wed 01 Jul | Sir Seretse Khama Day | public holiday |
| Mon 20 Jul | President’s Day | public holiday |
| Tue 21 Jul | President’s Day Holiday † | public holiday |
| Wed 30 Sep | Botswana Day | public holiday |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day | public holiday |
| Sat 26 Dec | Family Day | public holiday |
† Other public-holiday databases disagree on this date; please confirm it with an official source.
Other sources also list: Thu 01 Oct – Botswana Day holiday.
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