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2025 public holidays in Botswana
11 official public holidays in 2025, with 9 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2025 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
- Bridge · 4 days
Labour Day
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 29
From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Sir Seretse Khama Day
Tuesday, July 1
From Saturday, June 28 to Tuesday, July 1 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Presidents' Day
Monday, July 21
From Saturday, July 19 to Monday, July 21
- Bridge · 4 days
Independence Day
Tuesday, September 30
From Saturday, September 27 to Tuesday, September 30 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Boxing Day
Friday, December 26
From Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 28
2025 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayWednesday, January 1
- 18AprGood FridayFriday, April 18
- 21AprEaster MondayMonday, April 21
- 1MayLabour DayThursday, May 1
- 29MayAscension DayThursday, May 29
- 1JulSir Seretse Khama DayTuesday, July 1
- 21JulPresidents' DayMonday, July 21
- 30SepIndependence DayTuesday, September 30
- 1OctBotswana Day holidayWednesday, October 1
- 25DecChristmas DayThursday, December 25
- 26DecBoxing DayFriday, December 26 · St. Stephen's Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
More practical info: Botswana
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Botswana?