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Public Holidays in Lesotho 2026

Official public and bank holidays

13 Total

8 Past

5 Upcoming

2026 2027 2028

Date	Holiday	When
JAN 1 Thursday	New Year's Day Public	160 days ago
MAR 11 Wednesday	Moshoeshoe's Day Public	91 days ago
APR 3 Friday	Good Friday Public	68 days ago
APR 6 Monday	Easter Monday Public	65 days ago
MAY 1 Friday	Workers' Day Public	40 days ago
MAY 14 Thursday	Ascension Day Public	27 days ago
MAY 25 Monday	Africa Day/ Heroes' Day Public	16 days ago
MAY 25 Monday	Africa/Heroes Day Public	16 days ago
Upcoming
JUL 17 Friday	King's Birthday Public	in 37 days
JUL 17 Friday	King Letsie III's Birthday Public	in 37 days
OCT 4 Sunday	Independence Day Public	in 116 days
DEC 25 Friday	Christmas Day Public	in 198 days
DEC 26 Saturday	Boxing Day Public	in 199 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Lesotho have in 2026?

Lesotho has 13 official public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Lesotho?

The next public holiday in Lesotho is King's Birthday on July 17, 2026 (Friday).

Do public holidays in Lesotho fall on weekends?

Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2026.