Public holidays in Lesotho 2027
Lesotho has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendMoshoeshoe Day
Thursday
Good Friday
Friday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendWorkers' Day
Saturday
On the weekendAscension Day
Thursday
Africa Day/ Heroes' Day
Tuesday
King Letsie III's Birthday
Saturday
On the weekendIndependence Day
Monday
Long weekendChristmas Day
Saturday
On the weekendBoxing Day
Sunday · St. Stephen's Day
On the weekend
Working days off
7
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 11
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 4
Lesotho public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Lesotho’s 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 7 fall on a working day and 4 on the weekend. 4 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Lesotho have in 2027?
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Lesotho has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 7 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Lesotho in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Lesotho fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Workers' Day (May 1), King Letsie III's Birthday (July 17), Christmas Day (December 25) and Boxing Day (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Lesotho’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Lesotho in 2027?
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4 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Independence Day.