Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Lesotho?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Lesotho?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Lesotho.
Next public holiday in Lesotho
Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Independence Day on 4 October 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Lesotho
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | in 69 days |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026 | in 70 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| Moshoeshoe Day | Thursday 11 March 2027 | in 145 days |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 | in 160 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday 29 March 2027 | in 163 days |
Public holidays in Lesotho in 2026
Lesotho has 11 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 2 are still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 11 March 2026 | Wednesday | Moshoeshoe Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Africa Day/ Heroes' Day |
| 17 July 2026 | Friday | King Letsie III's Birthday |
| 4 October 2026 | Sundayweekend | Independence Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
Long weekends in Lesotho in 2026
These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.
Public holidays in Lesotho in 2027
Lesotho has 11 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in Lesotho
Is today a public holiday in Lesotho?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Lesotho, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Lesotho?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Lesotho.
What is the next public holiday in Lesotho?
The next public holiday in Lesotho is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
How many public holidays does Lesotho have in 2026?
Lesotho has 11 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 2 are still to come this year.
Does Lesotho move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for Lesotho in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.
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