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Lesotho public holidays

The next public holiday in Lesotho is Independence Day, in 5 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.

Next public holiday

Independence DaySunday, October 4, 2026 · in 5 days
Public holidays in Lesotho in the next 12 months
DateHoliday
October 2026
Oct 4SundayIndependence DayNationwide
December 2026
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayNationwide
Dec 26SaturdayBoxing DayNationwide
January 2027
Jan 1FridayNew Year's DayNationwide
March 2027
Mar 11ThursdayMoshoeshoe's DayNationwide
Mar 26FridayGood FridayNationwide
Mar 29MondayEaster MondayNationwide
May 2027
May 1SaturdayWorkers' DayNationwide
May 6ThursdayAscension DayNationwide
May 25TuesdayAfrica/Heroes DayNationwide
July 2027
Jul 17SaturdayKing's BirthdayNationwide

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next public holiday in Lesotho?

Independence Day, on Sunday, October 4, 2026 — in 5 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.