World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Botswana, 2027
Holiday dates16vs 2026: +1
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend5weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank60 / 245median 14 days
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | New Year's Day Holiday |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Holy Saturday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Labour Day |
| May 3, 2027 | Mon | Labour Day Holiday |
| May 6, 2027 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| Jul 1, 2027 | Thu | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| Jul 19, 2027 | Mon | President's Day |
| Jul 20, 2027 | Tue | President's Day Holiday |
| Sep 30, 2027 | Thu | Botswana Day |
| Oct 1, 2027 | Fri | Botswana Day Holiday |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2027
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 3, 2027 | 3 days | New Year's Day・New Year's Day Holiday |
| Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | 4 days | Good Friday・Holy Saturday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 – May 3, 2027 | 3 days | Labour Day・Labour Day Holiday |
| Jul 17, 2027 – Jul 20, 2027 | 4 days | President's Day・President's Day Holiday |
| Sep 30, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027 | 4 days | Botswana Day・Botswana Day Holiday |
| Dec 25, 2027 – Dec 27, 2027 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day・Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2026
- + Boxing Day (observed)
- + Labour Day Holiday
- − Boxing Day Holiday
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2027 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.