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Botswana Public Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays — nationwide & regional

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There are 13 national public holidays in Botswana during 2025. Of these, 2 fall on a weekend this particular year, which leaves 11 on working days — a detail worth checking, since holidays that land on a Saturday or Sunday are not always compensated with a day off in lieu. There are 3 clear "bridge day" opportunities this year — where a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, so taking the single adjoining day off turns it into a four-day weekend. The calendar opens with New Year's Day on Wednesday 1 January and closes with Boxing Day on Friday 26 December.

Nationwide Holidays 2025

13 holidays
🇩🇪 Public Holidays for all of Botswana
1 Jan 2025 Wed New Year's Day Nationwide
2 Jan 2025 Thu New Year's Holiday Nationwide
18 Apr 2025 Fri Good Friday Nationwide
19 Apr 2025 Sat Holy Saturday Nationwide
21 Apr 2025 Mon Easter Monday Nationwide
1 May 2025 Thu Labour Day Nationwide
9 Jun 2025 Mon Ascension Day Nationwide
18 Jul 2025 Fri Sir Seretse Khama Day / President's Day Nationwide
19 Jul 2025 Sat President's Day Holiday Nationwide
30 Sept 2025 Tue Botswana Day (Independence) Nationwide
1 Oct 2025 Wed Botswana Day Holiday Nationwide
25 Dec 2025 Thu Christmas Day Nationwide
26 Dec 2025 Fri Boxing Day Nationwide

Regional Holidays 2025

by region