Public Holidays in Botswana 2026
Official public holidays, local names and observed dates.
This page lists public holidays in Botswana for 2026. Holiday dates are useful for travel planning, payroll calendars, school schedules and market closures. Data is loaded server-side and cached so the holiday list is available in the HTML for search engines.
Holiday Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Sir Seretse Khama Day | Sir Seretse Khama Day | Public |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Presidents' Day | Presidents' Day | Public |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Independence Day | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Botswana Day holiday | Botswana Day holiday | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Public |