Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Botswana?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Botswana?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Botswana.
Next public holiday in Botswana
Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Botswana Day on 30 September 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Botswana
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | in 69 days |
| Family Day | Saturday 26 December 2026 | in 70 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| New Year's Holiday | Saturday 2 January 2027 | in 77 days |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 | in 160 days |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 27 March 2027 | in 161 days |
Public holidays in Botswana in 2026
Botswana has 13 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 2 are still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2 January 2026 | Friday | New Year's Holiday |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 4 April 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Easter Saturday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| 1 July 2026 | Wednesday | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| 20 July 2026 | Monday | President’s Day |
| 21 July 2026 | Tuesday | President’s Day Holiday |
| 30 September 2026 | Wednesday | Botswana Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Family Day |
Long weekends in Botswana in 2026
These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.
Public holidays in Botswana in 2027
Botswana has 13 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in Botswana
Is today a public holiday in Botswana?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Botswana, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Botswana?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Botswana.
What is the next public holiday in Botswana?
The next public holiday in Botswana is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
How many public holidays does Botswana have in 2026?
Botswana has 13 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 2 are still to come this year.
Does Botswana move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for Botswana in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.
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