🇧🇼 Botswana — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Wed, Sep 30Botswana Day
- Wed, Sep 30Independence Day
- Wed, Sep 30Botswana Day
- Wed, Sep 30Botswana Day
- Thu, Oct 1Botswana Day holiday
- Thu, Oct 1Botswana Day Holiday
January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- New Year's HolidayFri, Jan 2
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- New Year HolidayFri, Jan 2
April
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Easter SaturdaySat, Apr 4
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 4
May
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
July
- Sir Seretse Khama DayWed, Jul 1
- Presidents' DayMon, Jul 20
- Presidents' DayMon, Jul 20
- Sir Seretse Khama DayWed, Jul 1
- President’s DayMon, Jul 20
- President’s Day HolidayTue, Jul 21
- Sir Seretse Khama DayWed, Jul 1
- President's DayMon, Jul 20
- President's Day HolidayTue, Jul 21
August
- Kuru Dance FestivalFri, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 16
September
- Botswana DayWed, Sep 30
- Independence DayWed, Sep 30
- Botswana DayWed, Sep 30
- Botswana DayWed, Sep 30
- Maitisong FestivalTue, Sep 1 – Thu, Sep 10
October
- Botswana Day holidayThu, Oct 1
- Botswana Day HolidayThu, Oct 1
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
- Family DaySat, Dec 26
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
Botswana has 36 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇧🇼 Frequently Asked Questions — Botswana Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Botswana have in 2026?
- Botswana has 34 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 36 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Botswana?
- The main events in Botswana include Sir Seretse Khama Day, Easter Monday, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day.
- When is the next holiday in Botswana?
- The next upcoming holiday in Botswana is Kuru Dance Festival on Friday, August 14, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Botswana 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Botswana 2026 national calendar with 36 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Botswana for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Botswana for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Botswana is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.
