botswana Holidays

Posted by CelebrateZone.com on Wed, May 10, 2023

All upcoming holidays for Botswana.

Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is known for its diverse wildlife, vast wilderness areas, and rich cultural heritage. The country has a population of over 2 million people, with the majority of the population residing in urban areas.

Some of the holidays celebrated in Botswana include:

  1. Independence Day: Celebrated on September 30th, Independence Day marks the day when Botswana gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1966.

  2. President’s Day: This holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of July and honors the country’s current and former presidents.

  3. Christmas: Like many other countries around the world, Botswana celebrates Christmas on December 25th. It is a time for family gatherings, gift-giving, and feasting.

  4. Easter: Easter is a Christian holiday celebrated in Botswana and around the world. It marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is celebrated with church services, family gatherings, and the exchange of Easter eggs.

  5. Good Friday: Good Friday is a public holiday in Botswana and is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

  6. Labour Day: Celebrated on May 1st, Labour Day is a public holiday that honors the contributions of workers to the economy and society.

  7. Botswana Day: Celebrated on September 30th, Botswana Day is a national holiday that celebrates the country’s independence and its achievements since gaining independence.

These holidays are an important part of Botswana’s cultural heritage and are celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy by the people of the country.

Holidays in Botswana

Date Holiday
01, January, 2023 New Year’s Day
02, January, 2023 New Year’s Day Holiday
03, January, 2023 New Year’s Day
07, April, 2023 Good Friday
08, April, 2023 Holy Saturday
10, April, 2023 Easter Monday
18, May, 2023 Ascension Day
01, May, 2023 Labour Day
01, July, 2023 Sir Seretse Khama Day
17, July, 2023 President’s Day
18, July, 2023 President’s Day Holiday
30, September, 2023 Botswana Day
01, October, 2023 Botswana Day Holiday
02, October, 2023 Botswana Day Holiday
25, December, 2023 Christmas Day
26, December, 2023 Boxing Day
01, January, 2024 New Year’s Day
02, January, 2024 New Year’s Day Holiday
29, March, 2024 Good Friday
30, March, 2024 Holy Saturday
01, April, 2024 Easter Monday
09, May, 2024 Ascension Day
01, May, 2024 Labour Day
01, July, 2024 Sir Seretse Khama Day
15, July, 2024 President’s Day
16, July, 2024 President’s Day Holiday
30, September, 2024 Botswana Day
01, October, 2024 Botswana Day Holiday
25, December, 2024 Christmas Day
26, December, 2024 Boxing Day
01, January, 2025 New Year’s Day
02, January, 2025 New Year’s Day Holiday
18, April, 2025 Good Friday
19, April, 2025 Holy Saturday
21, April, 2025 Easter Monday
29, May, 2025 Ascension Day
01, May, 2025 Labour Day
01, July, 2025 Sir Seretse Khama Day
21, July, 2025 President’s Day
22, July, 2025 President’s Day Holiday
30, September, 2025 Botswana Day
01, October, 2025 Botswana Day Holiday
25, December, 2025 Christmas Day
26, December, 2025 Boxing Day
01, January, 2026 New Year’s Day
02, January, 2026 New Year’s Day Holiday
03, April, 2026 Good Friday
04, April, 2026 Holy Saturday
06, April, 2026 Easter Monday
14, May, 2026 Ascension Day
01, May, 2026 Labour Day
01, July, 2026 Sir Seretse Khama Day
20, July, 2026 President’s Day
21, July, 2026 President’s Day Holiday
30, September, 2026 Botswana Day
01, October, 2026 Botswana Day Holiday
25, December, 2026 Christmas Day
26, December, 2026 Boxing Day
28, December, 2026 Boxing Day Holiday
01, January, 2027 New Year’s Day
02, January, 2027 New Year’s Day Holiday
26, March, 2027 Good Friday
27, March, 2027 Holy Saturday
29, March, 2027 Easter Monday
06, May, 2027 Ascension Day
01, May, 2027 Labour Day
03, May, 2027 Labour Day Holiday
01, July, 2027 Sir Seretse Khama Day
19, July, 2027 President’s Day
20, July, 2027 President’s Day Holiday
30, September, 2027 Botswana Day
01, October, 2027 Botswana Day Holiday
25, December, 2027 Christmas Day
26, December, 2027 Boxing Day
27, December, 2027 Boxing Day