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Botswana Embassy and Consulates in Australia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Botswana High Commission in Canberra, Australia
130 Denison St, Deakin Act 2600, Canberra, Australia
Phone: +61 2 6234 7500
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 46 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Botswana may close on the following Australian and Botswanan holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Public Holiday (January) | Friday, January 02 | 0 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 days, 18 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 4 days, 18 hours |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Australia Day | Monday, January 26 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Chinese New Year (Day 2) | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Botswanan Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?
Botswana currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Australia including and Canberra.
2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of Australia (holders of regular passports) can travel to Botswana for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Botswanan visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Botswanan embassies in Australia?
The Botswanan representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and Botswanan holidays in 2026/2024:
- Public Holiday (January) (BW) Fri, Jan 02, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Botswana vs Australia
Gaborone, Botswana time is 9:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
09:14AMFriday, January 02, 2026
Gaborone, Botswana
00:14AMFriday, January 02, 2026