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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 (Open in 5 hours 44 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| President's Day | Monday, July 20 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Public Holiday (July) | Tuesday, July 21 | 1 week, 4 days |
| August Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Botswana Day | Wednesday, September 30 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Public Holiday (October) | Thursday, October 01 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| October Bank Holiday | Monday, October 26 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
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:
- President's Day (BW) Mon, Jul 20, 2026 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in Ireland vs Botswana
Dublin, Ireland time is 1:00 hours behind Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
02:46AMThursday, July 09, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
01:46AMThursday, July 09, 2026