Public holidays in Lesotho 2026 and 2027
Lesotho has 11 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Lesotho 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Wed, Mar 11, 2026 | Moshoeshoe's Day |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Workers' Day |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Africa/Heroes Day |
| Fri, Jul 17, 2026 | King's Birthday |
| Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
Public holidays in Lesotho 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Moshoeshoe's Day |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Workers' Day |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | Africa/Heroes Day |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2027 | King's Birthday |
| Mon, Oct 4, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | Boxing Day |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Lesotho
Lesotho is in the Southern Hemisphere, so its seasons are the opposite of North America and Europe: Christmas falls in summer.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | December, January, February | December 22, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Lesotho have in 2027?
11 days in 2027 are public holidays in Lesotho, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Lesotho?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Lesotho?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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