Lesotho

Lesotho public holidays

The next public holiday in Lesotho is Christmas Day, in 40 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.

Next public holiday

Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026 · in 40 days

Public holidays in Lesotho in the next 12 months
Date	Holiday
December 2026
Dec 25Friday	Christmas DayNationwide
Dec 26Saturday	Boxing DayNationwide
January 2027
Jan 1Friday	New Year's DayNationwide
March 2027
Mar 11Thursday	Moshoeshoe's DayNationwide
Mar 26Friday	Good FridayNationwide
Mar 29Monday	Easter MondayNationwide
May 2027
May 1Saturday	Workers' DayNationwide
May 6Thursday	Ascension DayNationwide
May 25Tuesday	Africa/Heroes DayNationwide
July 2027
Jul 17Saturday	King's BirthdayNationwide
October 2027
Oct 4Monday	Independence DayNationwide

Dates come from the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Governments sometimes add or move days at short notice, so check official announcements for critical plans. See our sources.

Long weekends coming up

4 breaks of three days or more in the next 12 months, from nationwide holidays and the weekend.

3 daysFri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 · Christmas Day, Boxing Day
3 daysFri, Jan 1, 2027 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · New Year's Day
4 daysFri, Mar 26, 2027 – Mon, Mar 29, 2027 · Good Friday, Easter Monday
3 daysSat, Oct 2, 2027 – Mon, Oct 4, 2027 · Independence Day

Public holidays by year

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next public holiday in Lesotho?

Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 40 days.

How many public holidays does Lesotho have in 2026?

11 nationwide public holidays. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.

Where do these dates come from?

From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.