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Lesotho
Lesotho celebrates Independence Day on October 4, Moshoeshoe Day on March 11 honouring its founding king, and King's Birthday on July 17.
Key Information
- Capital
- Maseru
- Timezone
- Africa/Maseru
- Languages
- Sesotho, English
- Public Holidays
- 11
- Currency
- LSL
- ISO Code
- LS
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | Thursday | 🎆 New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| March 11 | Wednesday | Moshoeshoe's Day | Public Holiday |
| April 3 | Friday | ✝️ Good Friday | Religious Holiday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | ✊ Labour Day(International Workers' Day) | Public Holiday |
| May 14 | Thursday | ☁️ Ascension Day(Ascension of Jesus) | Religious Holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa/Heroes Day | Public Holiday |
| July 17 | Friday | King's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Oct. 4 | Sunday | 🇺🇸 Independence Day(Fourth of July) | National Day |
| Dec. 25 | Friday | 🎄 Christmas Day(Christmas) | Religious Holiday |
| Dec. 26 | Saturday | 🎁 Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
#1
4:1
New Year's Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
#2
Free!
Good Friday
4 days off — free
#3
4:1
Ascension Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
All Holidays (12)
Africa/Heroes Day
Public Holiday
Public
Africa/Heroes Day; Ascension Day
Public Holiday
Public
Ascension Day(Ascension of Jesus)
Religious Holiday
Public
Boxing Day
Public Holiday
Public
Christmas Day(Christmas)
Religious Holiday
Public
Easter Monday
Public Holiday
Public
Good Friday
Religious Holiday
Public
Independence Day(Fourth of July)
National Day
Public
King's Birthday
Public Holiday
Public
Labour Day(International Workers' Day)
Public Holiday
Public
Moshoeshoe's Day
Public Holiday
Public
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
Public