Lesotho public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Lesotho): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 5
Lesotho public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 11 | Wednesday | Moshoeshoe Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day/ Heroes' Day |
| July 17 | Friday | King Letsie III's Birthday |
| October 4 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 14 – May 174 days off · if you take Friday May 15 off
- May 23 – May 253 days off
- July 17 – July 193 days off
- December 25 – December 273 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 2026?
Lesotho has 11 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Lesotho?
Next public holiday (Lesotho): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Lesotho has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.