Lesotho Public Holidays List 2025
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Lesotho year 2025
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Wednesday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 11 Mar, Tuesday | Moshoeshoe's Birthday | National holiday |
| 3 | 20 Mar, Thursday | March Equinox | Season |
| 4 | 18 Apr, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 5 | 21 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 6 | 01 May, Thursday | May Day | National holiday |
| 7 | 25 May, Sunday | Africa/Heroes Day | National holiday |
| 8 | 29 May, Thursday | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 21 Jun, Saturday | June Solstice | Season |
| 10 | 17 Jul, Thursday | King's Birthday | National holiday |
| 11 | 22 Sep, Monday | September Equinox | Season |
| 12 | 04 Oct, Saturday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 13 | 21 Dec, Sunday | December Solstice | Season |
| 14 | 25 Dec, Thursday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 15 | 26 Dec, Friday | Boxing Day | National holiday |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Moshoeshoe's Birthday (11 Mar) : Moshoeshoe's Birthday is a public holiday in Lesotho
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Lesotho (Maseru)
Good Friday (18 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday (21 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Africa/Heroes Day (25 May) : Africa/Heroes Day is a public holiday in Lesotho
Ascension Day (29 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Lesotho (Maseru)
King's Birthday (17 Jul) : King's Birthday is a public holiday in Lesotho
September Equinox (22 Sep) : September Equinox in Lesotho (Maseru)
Independence Day (04 Oct) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Lesotho
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Lesotho (Maseru)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Lesotho