Botswana public holidays 2025
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 3
Botswana public holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Thursday | New Year's Holiday |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 19 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| April 21 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day |
| May 29 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| July 1 | Tuesday | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| July 21 | Monday | President’s Day |
| July 22 | Tuesday | President’s Day Holiday |
| September 30 | Tuesday | Botswana Day |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Friday | Family Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2025
- January 1 – January 55 days off · if you take Friday January 3 off
- April 18 – April 214 days off
- May 1 – May 44 days off · if you take Friday May 2 off
- May 29 – June 14 days off · if you take Friday May 30 off
- June 28 – July 14 days off · if you take Monday June 30 off
- July 19 – July 224 days off
- September 27 – September 304 days off · if you take Monday September 29 off
- December 25 – December 284 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 11 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Botswana have in 2025?
Botswana has 13 public holidays in 2025; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2025?
In 2025, Botswana has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 5 more if you take one bridge day off.