National holidays of Botswana in 2023

This page contains a calendar of all 2023 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 or choose your state’s calendar.

Day Date Holiday Notes
Sunday Jan. 1, 2023 New Year's Day
Monday Jan. 2, 2023 Public Holiday (January)
Monday March 20, 2023 March Equinox
Friday April 7, 2023 Good Friday
Saturday April 8, 2023 Holy Saturday
Monday April 10, 2023 Easter Monday
Monday May 1, 2023 Labour Day
Sunday May 14, 2023 Mother's Day
Thursday May 18, 2023 Ascension Day
Sunday June 18, 2023 Father's Day
Wednesday June 21, 2023 June Solstice
Saturday July 1, 2023 Sir Seretse Khama Day
Monday July 17, 2023 President's Day
Tuesday July 18, 2023 Public Holiday (July)
Saturday Sept. 23, 2023 September Equinox
Saturday Sept. 30, 2023 Botswana Day
Sunday Oct. 1, 2023 Public Holiday (October)
Friday Dec. 22, 2023 December Solstice
Monday Dec. 25, 2023 Christmas Day
Tuesday Dec. 26, 2023 Boxing Day