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Independence Day

September 2027
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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 30 Holiday
FRI 01 Bridge Day
SAT 02 Weekend
SUN 03 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on October 1

📣 Traveler notes

Botswana is a stable, landlocked country in Southern Africa, recognized for its high quality of life and low crime rates. Key attractions include the Tsodilo Hills, Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta), and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

  • New Year's Day
  • Easter weekend (a four-day period in March or April)
  • Workers Day (May 1)
  • Sir Seretse Khama Day (July 1)
  • N/A

About this holiday

Botswana celebrates Independence Day (Boipuso) annually on September 30, commemorating the nation's declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1966.