Holidays and Observances in Botswana in 2026
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Sir Seretse Khama Day | Public Holiday |
| Jul 20 | Monday | President's Day | Public Holiday |
| Jul 21 | Tuesday | President's Day Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Sep 23 | Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Sep 30 | Wednesday | Botswana Day | Public Holiday |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | Botswana Day Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
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