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Public holidays in Botswana in 2026
Botswana has 13 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Botswana
| 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
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
New Year's Holiday: Fri 2 JanuaryGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayPresident’s Day: Mon 20 JulyChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Easter Saturday: Saturday 4 April 2026Family Day: Saturday 26 December 2026