Public Holidays in Botswana
Every public holiday in Botswana for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
Botswana public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Sir Seretse Khama Day | Public |
| Jul 20 | Monday | Presidents' Day | Public |
| Sep 30 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | Botswana Day holiday | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Botswana public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jul 1 | Thursday | Sir Seretse Khama Day | Public |
| Jul 19 | Monday | Presidents' Day | Public |
| Sep 30 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 1 | Friday | Botswana Day holiday | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
Botswana public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jul 1 | Saturday | Sir Seretse Khama Day | Public |
| Jul 17 | Monday | Presidents' Day | Public |
| Sep 30 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 1 | Sunday | Botswana Day holiday | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
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About holidays in Botswana
This page lists Botswana's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Botswana?
Botswana has 11 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Botswana?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in Botswana nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.