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Botswana Holidays 2026

Public holidays & school holidays — all regions

2025 2026 2027
13
Public Holidays
3
School Breaks
9
Regions
Holidays in Botswana fall into two categories — national public holidays observed everywhere, and school holidays that differ from region to region. In 2026, the country marks 13 national public holidays. The same school holiday dates apply nationwide across all 9 regions, adding up to roughly 107 days for the year. The sections below break this down in full: national public holidays, school holidays by region, and a month-by-month calendar for the whole year.

Public Holidays 2026

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🗓️ Nationwide Public Holidays
1 Jan 2026 Thu New Year's Day
2 Jan 2026 Fri New Year's Holiday
3 Apr 2026 Fri Good Friday
4 Apr 2026 Sat Holy Saturday
6 Apr 2026 Mon Easter Monday
1 May 2026 Fri Labour Day
25 May 2026 Mon Ascension Day
17 Jul 2026 Fri Sir Seretse Khama Day / President's Day
18 Jul 2026 Sat President's Day Holiday
30 Sept 2026 Wed Botswana Day (Independence)
1 Oct 2026 Thu Botswana Day Holiday
25 Dec 2026 Fri Christmas Day
26 Dec 2026 Sat Boxing Day

School Holidays 2026

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🎒 Central — School Holidays Overview
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Winter Holidays
01.07.2026 - 31.07.2026
Summer Holidays
01.12.2026 - 31.01.2027

Calendar 2026

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Holidays by Region

Central Ghanzi Kgalagadi Kgatleng Kweneng North East North West South East Southern