Public holidays in Lesotho 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| 11 March | Wednesday | Moshoeshoe Day | Public |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| 6 April | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| 1 May | Friday | Workers' Day | Public |
| 14 May | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| 25 May | Monday | Africa Day/ Heroes' Day | Public |
| 17 July | Friday | King Letsie III's Birthday | Public |
| 4 October | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| 26 December | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Source: date-holidays (commenthol/date-holidays) (ISC (code) / CC BY 3.0 (data)), imported 2026-10-21. National holidays only; “observance” days are not usually days off. Check official government announcements for last-minute changes.