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Botswana Public Holidays 2026

Complete list of public holidays — nationwide & regional

2025 2026 2027
In 2026, Botswana marks 13 public holidays that apply across the whole country. Of these, 3 fall on a weekend this particular year, which leaves 10 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 is 1 clear "bridge day" opportunity 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 Thursday 1 January and closes with Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December.

Nationwide Holidays 2026

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

Regional Holidays 2026

by region