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🇧🇼 Presidential Inauguration Day in Botswana
Inauguration of President Duma Gideon Boko
Date in Botswana
November 7
Duration2 days
Celebrates the inauguration of the President of Botswana.
Special public holiday to celebrate the inauguration of Botswana's 6th president, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko. The holiday spans a half-day on November 7th and a full day on November 8th to allow citizens to attend the ceremony in Gaborone.
How Presidential Inauguration Day is observed in Botswana
Historical significance
Established in 1966, it marks the start of the presidential term.
Public life in Botswana
BanksClosed
SchoolsClosed
Government officesClosed
Calendar & celebration
Calendar systems
Gregorian
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