Botswana public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Botswana): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 5
Botswana public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Friday | New Year's Holiday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| July 20 | Monday | President’s Day |
| July 21 | Tuesday | President’s Day Holiday |
| September 30 | Wednesday | Botswana Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Family Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 14 – May 174 days off · if you take Friday May 15 off
- July 18 – July 214 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 10 | 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 2026?
Botswana has 13 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Botswana?
Next public holiday (Botswana): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Botswana has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 1 more if you take one bridge day off.