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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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Aviation Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 0 minutes |
| Senior Citizens Day | Friday, August 21 | 1 day, 20 hours |
| International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition | Sunday, August 23 | 3 days, 20 hours |
| Women's Equality Day | Wednesday, August 26 | 6 days, 20 hours |
| Lyndon Baines Johnson Day | Thursday, August 27 | 1 week |
| International Day against Nuclear Tests | Saturday, August 29 | 1 week, 2 days |
| International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances | Sunday, August 30 | 1 week, 3 days |
| International Overdose Awareness Day | Monday, August 31 | 1 week, 4 days |
| World Sexual Health Day | Friday, September 04 | 2 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:
- National Aviation Day (US & US) Wed, Aug 19, 2026 (1 hour, 41 minutes)
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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
22:19PMTuesday, August 18, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
14:19PMTuesday, August 18, 2026