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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 |
|---|---|---|
| International Day of Women and Girls in Science | Wednesday, February 11 | 2 hours, 6 minutes |
| Lincoln's Birthday | Thursday, February 12 | 1 day, 2 hours |
| Friday the 13th | Friday, February 13 | 2 days, 2 hours |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 days, 2 hours |
| Susan B. Anthony's Birthday | Sunday, February 15 | 4 days, 2 hours |
| Daisy Gatson Bates Day | Monday, February 16 | 5 days, 2 hours |
| Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras | Tuesday, February 17 | 6 days, 2 hours |
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:
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science (US & US) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (7 hours, 7 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Botswana
Washington D.C., United States time is 9:00 hours behind Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
16:53PMTuesday, February 10, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
07:53AMTuesday, February 10, 2026