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Public holidays in Lesotho 2026 and 2027
The next public holiday in Lesotho is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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Public holidays in Lesotho 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Wed 11 Mar 2026 | Moshoeshoe's Day |
| Fri 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday |
| Mon 6 Apr 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Fri 1 May 2026 | Workers' Day |
| Thu 14 May 2026 | Ascension Day |
| Mon 25 May 2026 | Africa/Heroes Day |
| Fri 17 Jul 2026 | King's Birthday |
| Sun 4 Oct 2026 | Independence Day |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 | Boxing Day |
Public holidays in Lesotho 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Thu 11 Mar 2027 | Moshoeshoe's Day |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sat 1 May 2027 | Workers' Day |
| Thu 6 May 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Tue 25 May 2027 | Africa/Heroes Day |
| Sat 17 Jul 2027 | King's Birthday |
| Mon 4 Oct 2027 | Independence Day |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun 26 Dec 2027 | Boxing Day |
Frequently asked questions
When is the next public holiday in Lesotho?
The next public holiday in Lesotho is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
How many public holidays does Lesotho have in 2026?
Lesotho has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026.
How many public holidays does Lesotho have in 2027?
Lesotho has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
Source
Computed with python-holidays (MIT), synced every week. Use the data in your own app with the free Holibase API: GET https://api.holibase.org/v1/public-holidays/LS/2026.