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2026 market holidays

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Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) (Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE)) has 13 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 13 full-day closures. The next full closure is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. Regular trading runs 10:00–15:00 GMT+2, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2026: 13
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Dec25
Christmas Day
Fri · market closed all day
Dec26
Boxing Day
Sat · market closed all day
Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day

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Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule13 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20262 full closures
Jan 1, 2026Thursday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jan 2, 2026Friday	New Year Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20262 full closures
Apr 3, 2026Friday	Good Friday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 6, 2026Monday	Easter Monday	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20262 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	Labour Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 14, 2026Thursday	Ascension Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
July 20263 full closures
Jul 1, 2026Wednesday	Sir Seretse Khama Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jul 20, 2026Monday	Presidents' Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jul 21, 2026Tuesday	Presidents' Day Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
September 20261 full closure
Sep 30, 2026Wednesday	Botswana Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
October 20261 full closure
Oct 1, 2026Thursday	Botswana Day Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
December 20262 full closures
Dec 25, 2026Friday	Christmas Day	Full closure	Closed
Dec 26, 2026Saturday	Boxing Day	Full closure	Closed

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) Holidays

2026 Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) Holidays Calendar

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About Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 10:00 – 15:00 (Africa/Gaborone)

Country: Botswana

Time Zone: Africa/Gaborone

Currency: BWP

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) closed on weekends?

Yes, Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.

Does Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) close for lunch?

No, Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.