Holidays in Botswana in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Botswana in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Botswana.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Botswana
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
Public Holiday (January) Botswana
January 2 2025, Thursday
National
March Equinox Botswana
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Good Friday Botswana
April 18 2025, Friday
National
Holy Saturday Botswana
April 19 2025, Saturday
National
Easter Monday Botswana
April 21 2025, Monday
National
Labour Day Botswana
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
Mother's Day Botswana
May 11 2025, Sunday
Observance
Ascension Day Botswana
May 29 2025, Thursday
National
Father's Day Botswana
June 15 2025, Sunday
Observance
June Solstice Botswana
June 21 2025, Saturday
Seasonal
Sir Seretse Khama Day Botswana
July 1 2025, Tuesday
National
President's Day Botswana
July 21 2025, Monday
National
Public Holiday (July) Botswana
July 22 2025, Tuesday
National
September Equinox Botswana
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
Botswana Day Botswana
September 30 2025, Tuesday
National
Public Holiday (October) Botswana
October 1 2025, Wednesday
National
December Solstice Botswana
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Botswana
December 25 2025, Thursday
National
Boxing Day Botswana
December 26 2025, Friday
National