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Independence Day
Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 58 days
Lesotho has 11 public holidays in 2026. 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 2026. 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 3), Easter Monday (on April 6) and Workers' Day (on May 1).
About these dates: the Lesotho 2026 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
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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 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 64 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 14 – May 174 days · Take 2026-05-15 off
- Long weekendMay 23 – May 253 days
- Long weekendJul 17 – Jul 193 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho has 11 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Independence Day on October 4, 2026.
The next public holiday in Lesotho is Independence Day on October 4, 2026.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 7 long weekends in Lesotho in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Lesotho is Independence Day on October 4, 2026.