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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Ireland Honorary Consulate in Gaborone, Botswana
Plot 50, Section 1, Gaborone International Commerce Park P O Box 502555 Gaborone Botswana
Phone: +267 390 5807
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following Botswanan and Irish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 12 hours, 45 minutes |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 4 days, 12 hours |
| June Bank Holiday | Monday, June 01 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Sir Seretse Khama Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| President's Day | Monday, July 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Public Holiday (July) | Tuesday, July 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| August Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 months, 1 week |
1. How many Irish Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
Ireland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Citizens of Botswana (holders of regular passports) can travel to Ireland for without having to apply or obtain a Irish visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Irish embassies in Botswana?
The Irish representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and Irish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Mother's Day (BW) Sun, May 10, 2026 (17 hours, 46 minutes)
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Time in Ireland vs Botswana
Dublin, Ireland time is 1:00 hours behind Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
06:14AMSaturday, May 09, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
05:14AMSaturday, May 09, 2026