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2026 public holidays in Lesotho
11 official public holidays in 2026, with 8 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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Christmas Day
Friday, December 25 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
- Weekend · 3 days
Workers' Day
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Bridge · 4 days
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 14
From Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Africa Day/ Heroes' Day
Monday, May 25
From Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25
- Weekend · 3 days
King Letsie III's Birthday
Friday, July 17
From Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
2026 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayThursday, January 1
- 11MarMoshoeshoe DayWednesday, March 11
- 3AprGood FridayFriday, April 3
- 6AprEaster MondayMonday, April 6
- 1MayWorkers' DayFriday, May 1
- 14MayAscension DayThursday, May 14
- 25MayAfrica Day/ Heroes' DayMonday, May 25
- 17JulKing Letsie III's BirthdayFriday, July 17
- 4OctIndependence DaySunday, October 4
- 25DecChristmas DayFriday, December 25
- 26DecSt. Stephen's DaySaturday, December 26 · Boxing Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.
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- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Lesotho?