Public holidays in Lesotho
Lesotho has 11 public holidays in 2026, listed below with the weekday each one falls on.
- 11 Public
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| March 11 | Wednesday | Moshoeshoe Day | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 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 |
| July 17 | Friday | King Letsie III's Birthday | Public |
| October 4 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Lesotho have in 2026?
- Lesotho has 11 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Lesotho in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Lesotho fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 2 of them: Independence Day, Boxing Day.