20242025
New Year's Day1–2 January1–2 January
Good Friday29 March18 April
Easter Saturday30 March19 April
Easter Monday1 April21 April
Labour Day1 May1 May
Ascension Day9 May29 May
Sir Seretse Khama Day1 July1 July
President's Day15–16 July21–22 July
Botswana Day30 September – 1 October30 September – 1 October
Christmas Day25 December25 December
Boxing Day26 December26 December

*Public holidays that fall on a Sunday are observed on the following Monday

Further reading

►Read Doing Business in Botswana for more on business hours and work culture

►For information about staying safe, see Safety in Botswana

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