Public Holidays in Botswana
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Botswana for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, April 3 Friday |
Good Friday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, May 14 Thursday |
Ascension Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Wed, July 1 Wednesday |
Sir Seretse Khama Day | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, July 20 Monday |
Presidents' Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Wed, September 30 Wednesday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | |
| Thu, October 1 Thursday |
Botswana Day holiday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 26 Saturday |
Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day |
🌍 National |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, March 26 Friday |
Good Friday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, May 1 Saturday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | |
| Thu, May 6 Thursday |
Ascension Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Thu, July 1 Thursday |
Sir Seretse Khama Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, July 19 Monday |
Presidents' Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, September 30 Thursday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, October 1 Friday |
Botswana Day holiday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sun, December 26 Sunday |
Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day |
🌍 National |
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Holiday data for Botswana is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: BW · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.