Public holidays in Botswana
Botswana has 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 13 Public
- 2 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 2 | Friday | New Year's Holiday | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Sir Seretse Khama Day | Public |
| July 20 | Monday | President’s Day | Public |
| July 21 | Tuesday | President’s Day Holiday | Public |
| September 30 | Wednesday | Botswana Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Family Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Botswana have in 2026?
- Botswana has 13 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Botswana in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Botswana fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 2 of them: Easter Saturday, Family Day.