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Calendar March 2026 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in Botswana 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
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| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| January 2, 2026 | Fri | New Year's Day Holiday | National |
| April 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 4, 2026 | Sat | Holy Saturday | National |
| April 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labour Day | National |
| May 14, 2026 | Thu | Ascension Day | National |
| July 1, 2026 | Wed | Sir Seretse Khama Day | National |
| July 20, 2026 | Mon | President's Day | National |
| July 21, 2026 | Tue | President's Day Holiday | National |
| September 30, 2026 | Wed | Botswana Day | National |
| October 1, 2026 | Thu | Botswana Day Holiday | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| December 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day | National |
| December 28, 2026 | Mon | Boxing Day Holiday | National |
About Public Holidays in Botswana
Botswana's holidays reflect its peaceful democratic tradition and Setswana culture. Independence Day on September 30 marks 1966, and the country observes President's Day in July with a long weekend of celebration. Christmas, Easter and Good Friday anchor the Christian year, and Labour Day on May 1 joins the calendar. The country's Seretse Khama Day in July honours the founding president, and the traditional kgotla village assemblies give national celebrations a distinctly communal character.
In 2026, Botswana observes 15 public holidays including 15 national, of which 2 fall on a weekend.
Sports Events in Botswana 2026
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