Long weekends in Lesotho, 2026.
Lesotho, 2026: 8 long weekends. 5 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 3, for 29 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Workers' Day)
- 23 May to 25 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Africa Day/ Heroes' Day)
- 17 July to 19 July: 3 days off, no leave needed (King Letsie III's Birthday)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, Boxing Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 7 March to 11 March: 5 days off, take Mon 9 Mar and Tue 10 Mar as leave (Moshoeshoe Day)
- 14 May to 17 May: 4 days off, take Fri 15 May as leave (Ascension Day)
Public holidays in Lesotho, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday 11 March | Moshoeshoe Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Workers' Day |
| Thursday 14 May | Ascension Day |
| Monday 25 May | Africa Day/ Heroes' Day |
| Friday 17 July | King Letsie III's Birthday |
| Sunday 4 October | Independence Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Lesotho in 2026?
Lesotho has 5 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Lesotho in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Lesotho have in 2026?
Lesotho has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.