Lesotho public holidays 2025
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 2
Lesotho public holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| March 11 | Tuesday | Moshoeshoe Day |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 21 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Workers' Day |
| May 25 | Sunday | Africa Day/ Heroes' Day |
| May 29 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| July 17 | Thursday | King Letsie III's Birthday |
| October 4 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Friday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2025
- March 8 – March 114 days off · if you take Monday March 10 off
- April 18 – April 214 days off
- May 1 – May 44 days off · if you take Friday May 2 off
- May 29 – June 14 days off · if you take Friday May 30 off
- July 17 – July 204 days off · if you take Friday July 18 off
- December 25 – December 284 days off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Lesotho have in 2025?
Lesotho has 11 public holidays in 2025; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2025?
In 2025, Lesotho has 2 long weekends of three days or more, and 4 more if you take one bridge day off.