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Lesotho has 11 public holidays in 2023. Of these, 11 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Basotho public holidays or Basotho bank holidays? Lesotho public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Lesotho celebrates 11 public holidays in 2023. These include 11 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Moshoeshoe Day (on March 11), Good Friday (on April 7), Easter Monday (on April 10) and Workers' Day (on May 1).
About these dates: the Lesotho 2023 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Holidays
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February
March
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July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends & bridge days
A Lesotho holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2023.
- Long weekendApr 7 – Apr 104 days
- Long weekendApr 29 – May 13 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 18 – May 214 days · Take 2023-05-19 off
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 25 – May 284 days · Take 2023-05-26 off
- Long weekendJul 15 – Jul 173 days
- Long weekendDec 23 – Dec 264 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho has 11 public holidays in 2023.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in Lesotho in 2023.
No. The next public holiday in Lesotho is on .