Accurate, up-to-date public holidays, bank holidays, and observances in Southern, Botswana for 2024 ready to be integrated into your application.
On September 30, 1996, Bechuanaland declared independence from the British Empire, and was renamed the Republic of Botswana. Nearly 70% of the country lies in the Kalahari Desert. Nearly 20% of the population of Botswana is infected with the HIV/AIDS virus. Botswana’s economy relies upon mining, cattle and tourism.
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Date | Weekday | Name | Notes |
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January 1st | Monday | New Year's Day | Long weekend. |
March 20th | Wednesday | March Equinox | |
March 29th | Friday | Good Friday | Long weekend. |
March 31st | Sunday | Easter | |
April 1st | Monday | Easter Monday | Long weekend. |
May 1st | Wednesday | Labor Day | |
May 9th | Thursday | Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | |
May 12th | Sunday | Mother's Day | |
June 20th | Thursday | June Solstice | |
July 1st | Monday | Sir Seretse Khama Day | Long weekend. |
July 15th | Monday | Presidents' Day | Long weekend. |
September 22nd | Sunday | September Equinox | |
September 30th | Monday | Botswana Day | Long weekend. |
October 1st | Tuesday | Botswana Day Holiday | |
December 21st | Saturday | December Solstice | |
December 24th | Tuesday | Christmas Eve | |
December 25th | Wednesday | Christmas Day | |
December 26th | Thursday | Boxing Day | |
December 31st | Tuesday | New Year's Eve |