Calendars
Public holidays in Lesotho 2026
11 public holidays; 9 fall on a working day. The weekend in Lesotho is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday | Moshoeshoe's Day |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Friday | Workers' Day |
| Thursday | Ascension Day |
| Monday | Africa/Heroes Day |
| Friday | King's Birthday |
| Sunday | Independence Dayweekend |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | Boxing Dayweekend |
Notes
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Lesotho. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.