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Public holidays in Botswana

dates, names and what's closed

Botswana
Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Botswana's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Botswana

  • Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
  • Saturday 26 DecemberFamily Day
  • Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day
  • Saturday 2 January 2027New Year's Holiday
  • Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday
  • Saturday 27 March 2027Easter Saturday
  • Sunday 28 March 2027Easter Sunday
  • Monday 29 March 2027Easter Monday
  • Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day
  • Thursday 6 May 2027Ascension Day
  • Sunday 9 May 2027Mother's Day
  • Thursday 1 July 2027Sir Seretse Khama Day
  • Monday 19 July 2027President’s Day
  • Tuesday 20 July 2027President’s Day Holiday
  • Thursday 30 September 2027Botswana Day
All 2026 holidays in Botswana
If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Botswana

Long weekends around a holiday fill up early and prices climb. Check dates around Christmas Day (Friday 25 December) now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Botswana?
Christmas Day — Friday 25 December.
How many public holidays does Botswana have?
Botswana has 15 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.
What's closed on public holidays in Botswana?
Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.
Is it worth visiting Botswana during a holiday?
It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.
Are shops open on Sundays in Botswana?
Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.
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