Botswana School Calendar 2026 – Opening and Closing Dates And Holidays
Calendar for Year 2026 (Botswana) | Botswana School Calendar 2026 | The Botswana 2026 school calendar features a 192-day academic year, starting on January 13, 2026, and ending on November 27, 2026. The year is divided into three terms with breaks for holidays and mid-term, with schools reopening for the 2027 academic year on January 12, 2027
2026 School Calendar Details:
Term 1: 13 January 2026 – 01 April 2026 (57 Days)
Term 2: 21 April 2026 – 10 July 2026 (56 Days)
Term 3: 04 August 2026 – 27 November 2026 (79 Days)
Mid-Term Break (Term 3): 28 September 2026 – 02 October 2026
Reopening 2027: 12 January 2027
Botswana 2026 School Calendar
TERM I
Schools open: 13th January 2026
Schools close: 1st April 2026
School Days: 57
Schools Vacation: 11
TERM II
Schools open: 21st April 2026
Schools close: 10th July 2026
School Days: 56
Schools Vacation: 14
TERM III
Schools open: 4th August 2026
Mid-Term break: 28th September- 2nd
Schools close: 27th November 2026
School Days: 79
Schools Vacation: 29
Total School days: 192
Schools re-opens: 12th January 2027
Holidays and Observances in Botswana 2026
Here you can find a quick overview of the current public holidays in Botswana
1 Jan New Year’s Day
2 Jan New Year Holiday
3 Apr Good Friday
4 Apr Holy Saturday
6 Apr Easter Monday
1 May Labour Day
10 May Mother’s Day
14 May Ascension Day
21 Jun Father’s Day
1 Jul Sir Seretse Khama Day
20 Jul President’s Day
21 Jul President’s Day Holiday
30 Sep Botswana Day
1 Oct Botswana Day Holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day
26 Dec Boxing Day
Note: The official calendar often includes public holidays like Botswana Day (30 Sept) and President’s Day (July), which may shift specific teaching days. While the above is widely shared in local media, it is recommended to verify with official releases on the Ministry of Education and Skills Development website.
