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India Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
India Consulate General in Gaborone, Botswana
Plot No 5375, President'S Drive, Private Bag:249, Gaborone, Botswana.
Phone: +267-3972676
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 34 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following Botswanan and Indian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Saturday, October 17 | 4 days, 16 hours |
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20 | 1 week |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Thursday, October 29 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Diwali/Deepavali | Sunday, November 08 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Bhai Duj | Wednesday, November 11 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) | Sunday, November 15 | 1 month |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day | Tuesday, November 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Indian Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
India currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for India?
Botswanan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into India. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of India in Botswana for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Indian embassies in Botswana?
The Indian representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:
- First Day of Durga Puja Festivities (IN) Sat, Oct 17, 2026 (4 days, 21 hours)
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Time in India vs Botswana
New Delhi, India time is 3:30 hours ahead of Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
02:56AMMonday, October 12, 2026
New Delhi, India
06:26AMMonday, October 12, 2026