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2026 Lesotho Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Lesotho, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

11

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

3 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

King Letsie III's Birthday

21 days away

About Lesotho holidays in 2026

In 2026, Lesotho observes 11 public holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day on January 1st. March features Moshoeshoe Day, followed by a cluster of holidays in April including Good Friday and Easter Monday. May is a busy month with Workers' Day, Ascension Day, and Africa Day/Heroes' Day. The latter half of the year includes King Letsie III's Birthday in July and Independence Day in October. The year concludes with Christmas Day and Boxing Day in December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
March 11, 2026WednesdayMoshoeshoe Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayWorkers' Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 25, 2026MondayAfrica Day/ Heroes' Day
July 17, 2026FridayKing Letsie III's Birthday
October 4, 2026SundayIndependence Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day

Planning around Lesotho holidays in 2026

  • Observe that holidays are spread throughout the year, with notable clusters in April and May.
  • Note the presence of both religious and national observances.
  • Be aware of the year-end holiday period in December.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Lesotho's 2026 holiday calendar shows a concentration of observances in the spring months of April and May, with three holidays occurring in May alone. This period includes religious observances and national days.

The year begins and ends with single or double holidays, while the middle months of June, August, and September are notably quiet with no public holidays.

The calendar features a mix of internationally recognized holidays and those specific to Lesotho's history and culture, such as Moshoeshoe Day and Independence Day.

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