Long weekends in Lesotho, 2027.
Lesotho, 2027: 6 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 3, for 22 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 3 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 26 March to 29 March: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 2 October to 4 October: 3 days off, no leave needed (Independence Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 11 March to 14 March: 4 days off, take Fri 12 Mar as leave (Moshoeshoe Day)
- 6 May to 9 May: 4 days off, take Fri 7 May as leave (Ascension Day)
- 22 May to 25 May: 4 days off, take Mon 24 May as leave (Africa Day/ Heroes' Day)
Public holidays in Lesotho, 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Thursday 11 March | Moshoeshoe Day |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday |
| Saturday 1 May | Workers' Day |
| Thursday 6 May | Ascension Day |
| Tuesday 25 May | Africa Day/ Heroes' Day |
| Saturday 17 July | King Letsie III's Birthday |
| Monday 4 October | Independence Day |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Sunday 26 December | Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Lesotho in 2027?
Lesotho has 3 long weekends in 2027 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 2027?
Moshoeshoe Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 11 March to 14 March 2027.
How many public holidays does Lesotho have in 2027?
Lesotho has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 7 of them fall on a weekday.