New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Friday, January 1, 2021
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2021
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 53
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- Africa/Gaborone
- Currency
- BWP
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Friday in 2021, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Botswana, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2021 in 2021.
In 2021, New Year's Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Botswana.
New Year's Day was on January 1, 2021 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Botswana is on January 1, 2022.
Other public holidays in Botswana 2021
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The New Year's Day date for Botswana 2021 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.