National holidays of Botswana in 2026
This page contains a 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 or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan. 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | |
| Friday | Jan. 2, 2026 | Public Holiday (January) | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | |
| Friday | April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | April 4, 2026 | Holy Saturday | |
| Monday | April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | |
| Friday | May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | |
| Sunday | May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day | |
| Thursday | May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | Father's Day | |
| Wednesday | July 1, 2026 | Sir Seretse Khama Day | |
| Monday | July 20, 2026 | President's Day | |
| Tuesday | July 21, 2026 | Public Holiday (July) | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 23, 2026 | September Equinox | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 30, 2026 | Botswana Day | |
| Thursday | Oct. 1, 2026 | Public Holiday (October) | |
| Monday | Dec. 21, 2026 | December Solstice | |
| Friday | Dec. 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | |
| Saturday | Dec. 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
Public Holidays
- Botswana public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries