Botswana records 11 holidays in 2026. 11 are nationwide public holidays and 0 apply only in certain regions. Boxing Day (26 Dec 2026) falls on a weekend in 2026, so it hands back no extra day off. New Year's Day (1 Jan 2026), Ascension Day (14 May 2026) and Botswana Day holiday (1 Oct 2026) sit on a Tuesday or Thursday: book the Fridays and each becomes a four-day break. The busiest month is Apr, with 2 of them. The longest run without one is 92 days, between 1 Jan 2026 and 3 Apr 2026. The next is Christmas Day on 25 Dec 2026.
New Year's Day
Nationwide
Good Friday
Nationwide
Easter Monday
Nationwide
Labour Day
Nationwide
Ascension Day
Nationwide
Sir Seretse Khama Day
Nationwide
Presidents' Day
Nationwide
Independence Day
Nationwide
Botswana Day holiday
Nationwide
Christmas Day
Nationwide
Boxing Day
St. Stephen's Day · Nationwide
● Public most things closed · ● Bank banks only · ● Regional some areas · ● School term dates
Planning leave? See working days in Botswana for 2026.