Botswana records 11 holidays in 2027. 11 are nationwide public holidays and 0 apply only in certain regions. Labour Day (1 May 2027), Christmas Day (25 Dec 2027) and Boxing Day (26 Dec 2027) fall on a weekend in 2027, so they hand back no extra day off. Ascension Day (6 May 2027), Sir Seretse Khama Day (1 Jul 2027) and Independence Day (30 Sep 2027) sit on a Tuesday or Thursday: book the Fridays and each becomes a four-day break. The busiest month is Mar, with 2 of them. The longest run without one is 85 days, between 1 Oct 2027 and 25 Dec 2027. The year opens with New Year's Day on 1 Jan 2027 and closes with Boxing Day on 26 Dec 2027.
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 2027.