Holiday List
17 public holidays listed for Botswana
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Botswana public holidays 2026
Use this page to check official public holiday dates in Botswana. Data is served live from Google Calendar using the BW country code.
BW Single main time zone Reference city: Gaborone
Thursday, January 1, 2026
New Year's Day
Friday, January 2, 2026
New Year Holiday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Good Friday
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Holy Saturday
Monday, April 6, 2026
Easter Monday
Friday, May 1, 2026
Labour Day
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Mother's Day
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Ascension Day
Friday, May 15, 2026
National Day of Mourning for Former President Festus Mogae
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Father's Day
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Sir Seretse Khama Day
Monday, July 20, 2026
President's Day
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
President's Day Holiday
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Botswana Day
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Botswana Day Holiday
Friday, December 25, 2026
Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26, 2026