All upcoming holidays for Lesotho.
Lesotho is a small landlocked country located in southern Africa. It is bordered by South Africa and is known for its beautiful mountainous landscape. The country has a rich cultural heritage and celebrates several holidays throughout the year.
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Independence Day: This holiday is celebrated on October 4th to mark Lesotho’s independence from Britain in 1966.
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Moshoeshoe Day: This holiday is celebrated on March 11th to honor the country’s founder and first king, Moshoeshoe I.
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Easter: Like many other countries, Lesotho celebrates Easter, which is a Christian holiday that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Christmas: Christmas is also celebrated in Lesotho, and it is a time for families to come together, exchange gifts, and enjoy traditional meals.
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National Prayer Day: This holiday is observed on the first Monday of November and is a day of national prayer and reflection.
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Harvest Festival: This festival is celebrated in May or June and is a time to give thanks for the harvest and to pray for a good growing season in the future.
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King’s Birthday: This holiday is celebrated on July 17th to honor the current king of Lesotho, King Letsie III.
Overall, Lesotho celebrates a mix of religious and cultural holidays that reflect the country’s diverse history and traditions.
Holidays in Lesotho
Date |
Holiday |
01, January, 2023 |
New Year’s Day |
11, March, 2023 |
Moshoeshoe’s Day |
25, May, 2023 |
Africa/Heroes Day |
07, April, 2023 |
Good Friday |
10, April, 2023 |
Easter Monday |
18, May, 2023 |
Ascension Day |
01, May, 2023 |
Workers’ Day |
17, July, 2023 |
King’s Birthday |
04, October, 2023 |
National Independence Day |
25, December, 2023 |
Christmas Day |
26, December, 2023 |
Boxing Day |
01, January, 2024 |
New Year’s Day |
11, March, 2024 |
Moshoeshoe’s Day |
25, May, 2024 |
Africa/Heroes Day |
29, March, 2024 |
Good Friday |
01, April, 2024 |
Easter Monday |
09, May, 2024 |
Ascension Day |
01, May, 2024 |
Workers’ Day |
17, July, 2024 |
King’s Birthday |
04, October, 2024 |
National Independence Day |
25, December, 2024 |
Christmas Day |
26, December, 2024 |
Boxing Day |
01, January, 2025 |
New Year’s Day |
11, March, 2025 |
Moshoeshoe’s Day |
25, May, 2025 |
Africa/Heroes Day |
18, April, 2025 |
Good Friday |
21, April, 2025 |
Easter Monday |
29, May, 2025 |
Ascension Day |
01, May, 2025 |
Workers’ Day |
17, July, 2025 |
King’s Birthday |
04, October, 2025 |
National Independence Day |
25, December, 2025 |
Christmas Day |
26, December, 2025 |
Boxing Day |
01, January, 2026 |
New Year’s Day |
11, March, 2026 |
Moshoeshoe’s Day |
25, May, 2026 |
Africa/Heroes Day |
03, April, 2026 |
Good Friday |
06, April, 2026 |
Easter Monday |
14, May, 2026 |
Ascension Day |
01, May, 2026 |
Workers’ Day |
17, July, 2026 |
King’s Birthday |
04, October, 2026 |
National Independence Day |
25, December, 2026 |
Christmas Day |
26, December, 2026 |
Boxing Day |
01, January, 2027 |
New Year’s Day |
11, March, 2027 |
Moshoeshoe’s Day |
25, May, 2027 |
Africa/Heroes Day |
26, March, 2027 |
Good Friday |
29, March, 2027 |
Easter Monday |
06, May, 2027 |
Ascension Day |
01, May, 2027 |
Workers’ Day |
17, July, 2027 |
King’s Birthday |
04, October, 2027 |
National Independence Day |
25, December, 2027 |
Christmas Day |
26, December, 2027 |
Boxing Day |