Botswana has a total of 24 holidays in 2023. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Sunday, January 1, 2023 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day off for New Year's Day
Monday, January 2, 2023 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday (January)
Monday, January 2, 2023 Public Holiday (January) is a public holiday in Botswana
Day off for Public Holiday (January)
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 Public Holiday (January) is a public holiday in Botswana
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2023 March Equinox in Botswana (Gaborone)
Good Friday
Friday, April 7, 2023 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 8, 2023 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 10, 2023 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labour Day
Monday, May 1, 2023 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 14, 2023 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 18, 2023 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Father's Day
Sunday, June 18, 2023 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 June Solstice in Botswana (Gaborone)
Sir Seretse Khama Day
Saturday, July 1, 2023 Sir Seretse Khama Day is a public holiday in Botswana
President's Day
Monday, July 17, 2023 President's Day is a public holiday in Botswana
Public Holiday (July)
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Public Holiday (July) is a public holiday in Botswana
September Equinox
Saturday, September 23, 2023 September Equinox in Botswana (Gaborone)
Botswana Day
Saturday, September 30, 2023 Botswana Day is a public holiday in Botswana
Public Holiday (October)
Sunday, October 1, 2023 Public Holiday (October) is a public holiday in Botswana
Day off for Botswana Day
Monday, October 2, 2023 Botswana Day is a public holiday in Botswana
Public Holiday
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Public Holiday is a public holiday in Botswana
December Solstice
Friday, December 22, 2023 December Solstice in Botswana (Gaborone)
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2023 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Botswana
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