Holidays in Lesotho
Lesotho observes 11 public holidays each year. The next holiday in Lesotho is Africa Day/ Heroes' Day (Public Holiday), in a day on 25 May 2026.
- Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
| Name | Native Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
New Year's Day Public Holiday | New Year's Day | 01 Jan 2026 5 months ago |
Moshoeshoe Day Public Holiday | Moshoeshoe Day | 11 Mar 2026 2 months ago |
Public Holiday | Good Friday | 03 Apr 2026 2 months ago |
Easter Monday Public Holiday | Easter Monday | 06 Apr 2026 2 months ago |
Workers' Day Public Holiday | Workers' Day | 01 May 2026 23 days ago |
Ascension Day Public Holiday | Ascension Day | 14 May 2026 10 days ago |
Africa Day/ Heroes' Day Public Holiday | Africa Day/ Heroes' Day | 25 May 2026 in a day |
King Letsie III's Birthday Public Holiday | King Letsie III's Birthday | 17 Jul 2026 in 2 months |
Independence Day Public Holiday | Independence Day | 04 Oct 2026 in 4 months |
Christmas Day Public Holiday | Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2026 in 7 months |
Boxing Day Public Holiday | Boxing Day | 26 Dec 2026 in 7 months |