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United States Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United States Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana
P.O. Box 90 Gaborone, Botswana
Phone: +267 395 3982
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Botswanan and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| World Population Day | Saturday, July 11 | 5 days, 14 hours |
| Nathan Bedford Forrest Day | Monday, July 13 | 1 week |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 week, 1 day |
| World Youth Skills Day | Wednesday, July 15 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 1 week, 5 days |
| President's Day | Monday, July 20 | 2 weeks |
| Public Holiday (July) | Tuesday, July 21 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Pioneer Day | Friday, July 24 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Parents' Day | Sunday, July 26 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day | Monday, July 27 | 3 weeks |
| World Hepatitis Day | Tuesday, July 28 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for United States?
Botswanan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Botswana for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Botswana?
The U.S. representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- World Population Day (US) Sat, Jul 11, 2026 (5 days, 19 hours)
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Time in United States vs Botswana
Washington D.C., United States time is 8:00 hours behind Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
04:37AMSunday, July 05, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
20:37PMSaturday, July 04, 2026