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Public Holiday
Nationwide
King's Birthday
Monday, July 17, 2028
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
SAT
15
Weekend
SUN
16
Weekend
MON
17
Holiday
3-day weekend (July 15 – July 17)
📣 Traveler notes
Lesotho is a high-altitude, landlocked country surrounded by South Africa, earning the nickname 'Kingdom in the Sky.' It is a destination often favored by adventure travelers, known for its climate and local population.
- Independence Day (October 4) marks Lesotho's independence.
- Moshoeshoe Day (March 14) celebrates the country's founder, featuring processions and parades.
About this holiday
King's Birthday is an official public holiday in Lesotho, observed on July 17.