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Moshoeshoe's Birthday
Mar 11 in 20 days
Good Friday
Apr 3 in 43 days
Easter Monday
Apr 6 in 46 days
May Day
May 1 in 71 days
Ascension Day
May 14 in 84 days
Africa Day
May 25 in 95 days
King's Birthday
Jul 17 in 148 days
Independence Day
Oct 4 in 227 days
Christmas Day
Dec 25 in 309 days
Boxing Day
Dec 26 in 310 days
New Year
Jan 1 in 316 days
Moshoeshoe's Birthday
Mar 11 in 385 days
Good Friday
Mar 26 in 400 days
Easter Monday
Mar 29 in 403 days
May Day
May 1 in 436 days
Ascension Day
May 6 in 441 days
Africa Day
May 25 in 460 days
King's Birthday
Jul 17 in 513 days
Independence Day
Oct 4 in 592 days
Christmas Day
Dec 25 in 674 days
Boxing Day
Dec 26 in 675 days
List of Holidays In Lesotho 2026 
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Mar 11 | Moshoeshoe's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Apr 3 | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| Fri | May 1 | May Day | Public Holiday |
| Thu | May 14 | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | May 25 | Africa Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Jul 17 | King's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Oct 4 | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
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