| Holiday | Date |
| New Year’s Day | Tuesday, January 01, 2013 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 29 March, 2013 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 01 April, 2013 |
| Labour Day | Wednesday, 01 May, 2013 |
| Ascension | Thursday, 09 May, 2013 |
| Sir Seretse Khama Day | Monday, 01 July, 2013 |
| Presidents’ Day | Monday, 15 July, 2013 |
| Presidents’ Day holiday | Tuesday, 16 July, 2013 |
| Botswana Day | Monday, 30 September, 2013 |
| Public Holiday | Tuesday, 01 October, 2013 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December, 2013 |
| Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December, 2013 |
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Bank Holidays in Botswana 2013
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on May 16, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Botswana observed several public holidays in 2013 affecting business operations, including banks and financial markets.
- Easter-related holidays such as Good Friday (March 29) and Easter Monday (April 1) were observed in 2013.
- President’s Day in 2013 spanned two days: Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 16.
- Botswana’s Independence (Botswana Day) was celebrated on September 30, with an observed holiday on October 1.
- Major global holidays like New Year’s Day, Labour Day, Ascension Day, Christmas, and Boxing Day were also national holidays.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did President’s Day occur on two consecutive days in 2013?
In 2013, President’s Day was observed on the third Monday of July (July 15) and the following day (Tuesday, July 16) as a two-day public holiday, per Botswana’s practice.
What dates were Botswana Day and its holiday in 2013?
Botswana Day fell on Monday, September 30, 2013, and the following Tuesday, October 1, was observed as its holiday substitution.
Which Christian holidays were observed in Botswana in 2013?
Good Friday (Friday, March 29) and Easter Monday (Monday, April 1) were observed as public holidays in Botswana in 2013.
Were global holidays such as Christmas and New Year observed in Botswana in 2013?
Yes. New Year’s Day (January 1), Christmas Day (December 25) and Boxing Day (December 26) were official public holidays in 2013.
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