Botswana Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Botswana year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Thursday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | 02 Jan, Friday | New Year Holiday | National holiday |
| 3 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 4 | 03 Apr, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 5 | 04 Apr, Saturday | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 6 | 06 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 7 | 01 May, Friday | Labour Day | National holiday |
| 8 | 10 May, Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 9 | 14 May, Thursday | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 10 | 21 Jun, Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| 11 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 12 | 01 Jul, Wednesday | Sir Seretse Khama Day | National holiday |
| 13 | 20 Jul, Monday | President's Day | National holiday |
| 14 | 21 Jul, Tuesday | President's Day Holiday | National holiday |
| 15 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 16 | 30 Sep, Wednesday | Botswana Day | National holiday |
| 17 | 01 Oct, Thursday | Botswana Day Holiday | National holiday |
| 18 | 21 Dec, Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| 19 | 25 Dec, Friday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 20 | 26 Dec, Saturday | Boxing Day | National holiday |
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year Holiday (02 Jan) : New Year Holiday is a public holiday in Botswana
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Botswana (Gaborone)
Good Friday (03 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday (04 Apr) : Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday (06 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labour Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day (10 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day (14 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Father's Day (21 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Botswana (Gaborone)
Sir Seretse Khama Day (01 Jul) : Sir Seretse Khama Day is a public holiday in Botswana
President's Day (20 Jul) : President's Day is a public holiday in Botswana
President's Day Holiday (21 Jul) : President's Day Holiday is a public holiday in Botswana
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Botswana (Gaborone)
Botswana Day (30 Sep) : Botswana Day is a public holiday in Botswana
Botswana Day Holiday (01 Oct) : Botswana Day Holiday is a public holiday in Botswana
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Botswana (Gaborone)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Botswana