Botswana 2028
Explore the full Botswana 2028 calendar with 9 official public holidays, lunar phases, and commemorative dates. Use this page to plan travel, time off, and important events across the year.
Key public holidays: 2028-01-01 (New Year's Day); 2028-01-02 (New Year's Day (Day 2)); 2028-05-01 (Labour Day).
Labour Day (2028-05-01) falls on a Monday, creating a strong long-weekend window for travel and time off.
Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| 02 Jan Sun | New Year's Day (Day 2) | Public |
| 14 Apr Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 15 Apr Sat | Holy Saturday | Religious |
| 17 Apr Mon | Easter Monday | Religious |
| 01 May Mon | Labour Day | Public |
| 25 May Thu | Ascension Day | Religious |
| 01 Jul Sat | Sir Seretse Khama Day | Public |
| 17 Jul Mon | President's Day | Public |
| 18 Jul Tue | President's Day (Day 2) | Public |
| 30 Sep Sat | Independence Day | Public |
| 01 Oct Sun | Botswana Day (Day 2) | Public |
| 25 Dec Mon | Christmas Day | Religious |
| 26 Dec Tue | Boxing Day | Public |
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