Public Holidays in Botswana, 2027
Botswana observes 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 3 of which fall on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 3
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2027
- 253
Nationwide
Botswana holiday calendar 2027
Dates marked nationwide are days off across Botswana. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday(weekend) | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 6 May 2027 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 1 July 2027 | Thursday | Sir Seretse Khama Day | Nationwide |
| 19 July 2027 | Monday | Presidents' Day | Nationwide |
| 30 September 2027 | Thursday | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 1 October 2027 | Friday | Botswana Day holiday | Nationwide |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday(weekend) | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 December 2027 | Sunday(weekend) | St. Stephen's Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2027?
8 of Botswana's 11 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2027, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 3 fall on Saturday and Sunday: Labour Day (1 May 2027), Christmas Day (25 December 2027), St. Stephen's Day (26 December 2027).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2027 leaves 253 business days in Botswana.
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