Calendars
Public holidays in Botswana 2026
16 public holidays; 14 fall on a working day. The weekend in Botswana is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Friday | New Year's Day Holiday |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Saturday | Holy Saturdayweekend |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Friday | Labour Day |
| Thursday | Ascension Day |
| Friday | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| Monday | President's Day |
| Tuesday | President's Day Holiday |
| Wednesday | Botswana Day |
| Thursday | Botswana Day Holiday |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | Boxing Dayweekend |
| Monday | Boxing Day Holiday |
Notes
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Botswana. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.