Botswana public holidays 2026–2027
All public holidays in Botswana for 2026 and 2027, with weekdays, long weekends and days left until the next one.
D-43in 43 days
2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | passed |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Long weekend | passed |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday Long weekend | passed |
| May 1 | Fri | Labour Day Long weekend | passed |
| May 14 | Thu | Ascension Day | passed |
| Jul 1 | Wed | Sir Seretse Khama Day | passed |
| Jul 20 | Mon | Presidents' Day Long weekend | passed |
| Sep 30 | Wed | Independence Day | passed |
| Oct 1 | Thu | Botswana Day holiday | passed |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Long weekend | D-43 |
| Dec 26 | Sat | St. Stephen's Day | D-44 |
2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day Long weekend | D-50 |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday Long weekend | D-134 |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday Long weekend | D-137 |
| May 1 | Sat | Labour Day | D-170 |
| May 6 | Thu | Ascension Day | D-175 |
| Jul 1 | Thu | Sir Seretse Khama Day | D-231 |
| Jul 19 | Mon | Presidents' Day Long weekend | D-249 |
| Sep 30 | Thu | Independence Day | D-322 |
| Oct 1 | Fri | Botswana Day holiday Long weekend | D-323 |
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day | D-408 |
| Dec 26 | Sun | St. Stephen's Day | D-409 |
Public holidays can change by government decision; check official announcements for travel or work plans.