Like many countries in the world, Botswana public holidays are there to allow its citizens to relax, unwind from the daily work and school life. Batswana typically use holiday times to visit relatives in the villages, complete persona and family projects such as construction and farming. Batswana also like to enjoy a good braai with family and friends during these observances. Follow this guide to quickly see all the 16 Botswana Public Holidays in 2022.
Explore Botswana Public Holidays below
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sat | New Year’s Day |
| 2 Jan | Sun | New Year Holiday |
| 15 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 16 Apr | Sat | Easter Saturday |
| 18 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 1 May | Sun | Labour Day |
| 2 May | Mon | Labour Day Holiday |
| 26 May | Thu | Ascension Day |
| 1 Jul | Fri | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| 18 Jul | Mon | President’s Day |
| 19 Jul | Tue | President’s Day Holiday |
| 30 Sep | Fri | Botswana Independence Day |
| 1 Oct | Sat | Botswana Day Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Sun | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Mon | Boxing Day |
| 27 Dec | Tue | Christmas Holiday |
Which public holidays are unique to Botswana?
Botswana has few public holidays which are unique to it, this includes the following;
- Sir Seretse Khama Day – 1st July
- Presidents Day – 18-19th July
- Botswana Independence Day – 30th September
