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Public Holidays in Lesotho — 2026
Lesotho observes 11 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nationwide | |
| Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | Moshoeshoe Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Nationwide | |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Nationwide | |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Workers' Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Africa Day/ Heroes' Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, July 17, 2026 | King Letsie III's Birthday | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Independence Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | St. Stephen's Day | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 18 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Thursday, March 11, 2027 | Moshoeshoe Day |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Workers' Day |
| Thursday, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Tuesday, May 25, 2027 | Africa Day/ Heroes' Day |
| Saturday, July 17, 2027 | King Letsie III's Birthday |
| Monday, October 4, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sunday, December 26, 2027 | Boxing Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.