Ascension Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 20
- Day of year
- 134
- Local time zone
- Africa/Gaborone
- Currency
- BWP
Long-weekend planner
Ascension Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Botswana, Ascension Day is on May 14, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Ascension Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Ascension Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Botswana.
Ascension Day was on May 14, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Ascension Day in Botswana is on May 6, 2027.
Other public holidays in Botswana 2026
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The Ascension Day date for Botswana 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.