Public Holidays in Botswana 2025

Complete list of 15 public holidays and observances in Botswana for 2025. Dates, days, and holiday types.

Good FridayApril 3, 2026

14 days left

13 Public Holidays

249 Working Days

116 Days Off

3 Long Weekends

Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday	Type
Jan 1	Wednesday	New Year's Day	Public
Jan 2	Thursday	New Year's Holiday	Public
Apr 18	Friday	Good Friday	Public
Apr 19	Saturday	Easter Saturday	Public
Apr 20	Sunday	Easter Sunday	Observance
Apr 21	Monday	Easter Monday	Public
May 1	Thursday	Labour Day	Public
May 11	Sunday	Mother's Day	Observance
May 29	Thursday	Ascension Day	Public
Jul 1	Tuesday	Sir Seretse Khama Day	Public
Jul 21	Monday	President’s Day	Public
Jul 22	Tuesday	President’s Day Holiday	Public
Sep 30	Tuesday	Botswana Day	Public
Dec 25	Thursday	Christmas Day	Public
Dec 26	Friday	Family Day	Public

Botswana has 3 long weekends in 2025 — periods of 3 or more consecutive days off without using any leave days.

April 18, 2025 — April 21, 2025 4 days

Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday

July 19, 2025 — July 22, 2025 4 days

President’s Day, President’s Day Holiday

December 25, 2025 — December 28, 2025 4 days

Christmas Day, Family Day

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12 On Weekdays

Extra days off from work

1 On Weekends

Already non-working days

2 Observances

Recognized but not days off