Botswana Public Holidays 2026
13 public holidays and 250 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Fri, Jan 2 | New Year's Holiday | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sat, Apr 4 | Easter Saturday | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Sun, May 10 | Mother's Day | observance |
| Thu, May 14 | Ascension Day | Day off |
| Wed, Jul 1 | Sir Seretse Khama Day | Day off |
| Mon, Jul 20 | President’s Day | Day off |
| Tue, Jul 21 | President’s Day Holiday | Day off |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Botswana Day | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Family Day | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| May | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 20 | 3 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 250 | 11 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Botswana?
There are 250 business days in 2026 in Botswana, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 13 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Botswana have in 2026?
Botswana has 13 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.