Public holidays in Lesotho
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2026
11 public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Wed | Moshoeshoe's Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Workers' Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | Africa/Heroes Day |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Fri | King's Birthday |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Sun | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day |
2027
11 public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Mar 11, 2027 | Thu | Moshoeshoe's Day |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat | Workers' Day |
| May 6, 2027 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| May 25, 2027 | Tue | Africa/Heroes Day |
| Jul 17, 2027 | Sat | King's Birthday |
| Oct 4, 2027 | Mon | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun | Boxing Day |
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.