Public Holidays in Botswana 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Botswana's public holiday calendar reflects its own legal, religious and civic traditions. Botswana has several multi-day public holiday periods. President’s Day includes the following Tuesday, and Botswana Day on 30 September is followed by another public holiday on 1 October. Weekend treatment can create additional observed days.
Botswana Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| Jul 20 | Monday | President's Day |
| Jul 21 | Tuesday | President's Day Holiday |
| Sep 30 | Wednesday | Botswana Day |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | Botswana Day Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
* Botswana’s government has published the 2026 calendar. The 2027 list follows the statutory pattern and published calendar references; it should be rechecked against the government calendar when the 2027 notice is posted.
Two-Day National Celebrations 2026
Holiday Rules in Botswana
Botswana has several multi-day public holiday periods. President’s Day includes the following Tuesday, and Botswana Day on 30 September is followed by another public holiday on 1 October. Weekend treatment can create additional observed days.
Botswana Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- President’s Day is followed by a second public holiday.
- Botswana Day is followed by a public holiday on 1 October.
- Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Monday are public holidays.
- The government publishes an annual public holiday calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Botswana Day?
Botswana Day is 30 September, followed by another public holiday on 1 October.
Is President’s Day more than one day?
Yes. President’s Day is followed by a second public holiday on Tuesday.
Is Holy Saturday a public holiday?
Yes. Holy Saturday is part of Botswana’s Easter public holiday period.
Why are 2027 dates marked with an asterisk?
They follow the statutory pattern and published references but should be checked against the official 2027 government calendar once posted.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Government 2026 public-holiday list.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government or statutory material first; independent calendar used as a cross-check. Future lunar, observed or annually proclaimed dates should be reconfirmed when final notices are issued.