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Festivals form an integral part of the Botswana's culture and varies from state to state, with each state or city having its own set of customs and traditions of celebrating a particular festival. Here’s a complete list of government, public, and bank holidays in 2026.
Botswana has an extensive list of Public and Government holidays. These holidays range from religious festivals to birthdays of individuals with historical significance as well as the foundation days of the different states. Here is a list of the major Public and Government holidays in Botswana in 2026.
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Botswana. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list Botswana year 2026.
| S.No | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 01, 2026 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | Jan 02, 2026 | Public Holiday (January) | National holiday |
| 3 | Mar 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| 4 | Apr 03, 2026 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 5 | Apr 04, 2026 | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 6 | Apr 06, 2026 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 7 | May 01, 2026 | Labour Day | National holiday |
| 8 | May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 9 | May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 10 | Jun 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| 11 | Jul 01, 2026 | Sir Seretse Khama Day | National holiday |
| 12 | Jul 20, 2026 | President's Day | National holiday |
| 13 | Jul 21, 2026 | Public Holiday (July) | National holiday |
| 14 | Sep 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| 15 | Sep 30, 2026 | Botswana Day | National holiday |
| 16 | Oct 01, 2026 | Public Holiday (October) | National holiday |
| 17 | Dec 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| 18 | Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 19 | Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
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