Public Holiday Nationwide

Botswana Day Holiday

Thursday, October 1, 2026

October 2026

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🏪 What's open

Banks Closed
Government offices Closed
Schools Closed
Shops Varies
Restaurants Varies
Public transit Reduced
Stock market Closed
Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block

THU 01 Holiday

FRI 02 Bridge Day

SAT 03 Weekend

SUN 04 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on October 2

📣 Traveler notes

Botswana is a stable, landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Known for its low crime rate and high standard of living, it features diverse natural attractions like the Tsodilo Hills, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, and Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

New Year's Day
Easter weekend (Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday): A four-day long weekend in March or April.
Workers Day (May 1st)
Sir Seretse Khama Day (July 1st)
No information provided.

About this holiday

Official public holidays in Botswana provide paid time off primarily to government sector and regulated employees. Additional holidays, such as Christmas Eve, may be observed at the employer's discretion.