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Public holidays in Lesotho in 2026
Lesotho has 11 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. May has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Lesotho
| 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
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Good Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilWorkers' Day: Fri 1 MayAfrica Day/ Heroes' Day: Mon 25 MayKing Letsie III's Birthday: Fri 17 JulyChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Independence Day: Sunday 4 October 2026Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026