Botswana has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year's Holiday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Sir Seretse Khama Day | Public |
| Jul 20 | Monday | President’s Day | Public |
| Jul 21 | Tuesday | President’s Day Holiday | Public |
| Sep 30 | Wednesday | Botswana Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Family Day | Public |
Botswana has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.