National Holidays in Botswana (2025) 🇧🇼

Q: When is the next public holiday in Botswana?

The next public holiday in Botswana is Sir Seretse Khama Day on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — in 8 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Botswana have in 2025?

Botswana has 15 public holidays in 2025.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Botswana?

The most recent public holiday in Botswana was Ascension Day on Thursday, May 14, 2026 — 40 days ago.

Q: How does Botswana's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Botswana has 15 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Zimbabwe: 13 public holidaysSouth Africa: 13 public holidaysNamibia: 13 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Botswana have in 2026?

Botswana will have 16 public holidays in 2026.

Botswana observes 15 public holidays this year, with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Sir Seretse Khama Day. The most recent was Ascension Day.

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day Holiday
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
19 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
21 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Thursday	Labour Day
29 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
1 Jul	Tuesday	Sir Seretse Khama Day
21 Jul	Monday	President's Day
22 Jul	Tuesday	President's Day Holiday
30 Sep	Tuesday	Botswana Day
1 Oct	Wednesday	Botswana Day Holiday
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Friday	Boxing Day