Lesotho Public Holidays 2026

January

Fri1

New Year

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday

March

Thu11

Moshoeshoe's Birthday

Moshoeshoe's Birthday is a public holiday in Lesotho

Public Holiday

Fri26

Good Friday

Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.

Public Holiday

Mon29

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Public Holiday

May

Fri1

May Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Public Holiday

Thu14

Ascension Day

Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.

Public Holiday

Mon25

Africa Day

Africa Day is a public holiday in Lesotho

Public Holiday

Tue25

Africa/Heroes Day

Africa/Heroes Day is a public holiday in Lesotho

Public Holiday

July

Fri17

King's Birthday

King's Birthday is a public holiday in Lesotho

Public Holiday

October

Sun4

Independence Day

Independence Day is a public holiday in Lesotho

Public Holiday

Fri7

Election Day Holiday

Election Day Holiday is a public holiday in Lesotho

Public Holiday

December

Fri25

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday

Sat26

Boxing Day

Boxing Day is a public holiday in Lesotho

Public Holiday