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Holidays in Botswana

Every public, bank and school holiday in Botswana for 2026 and 2027, with long weekends and festival days marked.

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Botswana has 15 holidays in 2026: 13 public, 2 observance.

13public and bank holidays in 2026
1long weekends left in 2026
0festivals in our guide
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Year at a glance

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20262027
All15Public13Observance2
January
12
February
March
April
3456
May
11014
June
July
12021
August
September
30
October
November
December
2526
Public or bank holidayObservance, school or optionalToday

January 2026

  1. New Year's Day
    Public
    Passed
  2. New Year's Holiday
    Public
    Passed

April 2026

  1. Good Friday
    Public
    PassedRead the guide to Good Friday
  2. Easter Saturday
    Public
    Passed
  3. Easter Sunday
    Observance
    Passed
  4. Easter Monday
    Public
    Passed

May 2026

  1. Labour Day
    Public
    Passed
  2. Mother's Day
    Observance
    Passed
  3. Ascension Day
    Public
    Passed

July 2026

  1. Sir Seretse Khama Day
    Public
    Passed
  2. President’s Day
    Public
    Passed
  3. President’s Day Holiday
    Public
    Passed

September 2026

  1. Botswana Day
    Public
    Passed

December 2026

  1. Christmas Day
    PublicLong weekend
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  2. Family Day
    PublicFalls on a weekend
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