Holidays in Botswana
In Botswana, there are 15 holidays: 13 public holidays, 2 observance holidays. The next holiday in Botswana is President’s Day (Public Holiday), in 15 days on 20 July 2026.
- Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
- Observance Holidays are days of significance but not official holidays.
| Name | Native Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
New Year's Day Public Holiday | New Year's Day | 01 Jan 2026 6 months ago |
New Year's Holiday Public Holiday | New Year's Holiday | 02 Jan 2026 6 months ago |
Public Holiday | Good Friday | 03 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Easter Saturday Public Holiday | Easter Saturday | 04 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Easter Sunday Observance Holiday | Easter Sunday | 05 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Easter Monday Public Holiday | Easter Monday | 06 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Public Holiday | Labour Day | 01 May 2026 2 months ago |
Mother's Day Observance Holiday | Mother's Day | 10 May 2026 2 months ago |
Ascension Day Public Holiday | Ascension Day | 14 May 2026 2 months ago |
Sir Seretse Khama Day Public Holiday | Sir Seretse Khama Day | 01 Jul 2026 4 days ago |
President’s Day Public Holiday | President’s Day | 20 Jul 2026 in 15 days |
President’s Day Holiday Public Holiday | President’s Day Holiday | 21 Jul 2026 in 16 days |
Botswana Day Public Holiday | Botswana Day | 30 Sep 2026 in 3 months |
Christmas Day Public Holiday | Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2026 in 6 months |
Family Day Public Holiday | Family Day | 26 Dec 2026 in 6 months |