Public Holidays in Lesotho
Every public holiday in Lesotho for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
Lesotho public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 11 | Wednesday | Moshoeshoe Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day/ Heroes' Day | Public |
| Jul 17 | Friday | King Letsie III's Birthday | Public |
| Oct 4 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
Lesotho public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 11 | Thursday | Moshoeshoe Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 25 | Tuesday | Africa Day/ Heroes' Day | Public |
| Jul 17 | Saturday | King Letsie III's Birthday | Public |
| Oct 4 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
Lesotho public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 11 | Saturday | Moshoeshoe Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Africa Day/ Heroes' Day | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jul 17 | Monday | King Letsie III's Birthday | Public |
| Oct 4 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
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About holidays in Lesotho
This page lists Lesotho's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Lesotho?
Lesotho has 11 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Lesotho?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in Lesotho nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.