Lesotho Public Holidays List 2023
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Lesotho year 2023
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Sunday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 11 Mar, Saturday | Moshoeshoe's Birthday | National holiday |
| 3 | 20 Mar, Monday | March Equinox | Season |
| 4 | 07 Apr, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 5 | 10 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 6 | 01 May, Monday | May Day | National holiday |
| 7 | 18 May, Thursday | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 8 | 25 May, Thursday | Africa/Heroes Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 21 Jun, Wednesday | June Solstice | Season |
| 10 | 17 Jul, Monday | King's Birthday | National holiday |
| 11 | 23 Sep, Saturday | September Equinox | Season |
| 12 | 04 Oct, Wednesday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 13 | 22 Dec, Friday | December Solstice | Season |
| 14 | 25 Dec, Monday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 15 | 26 Dec, Tuesday | 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 (07 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday (10 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, or May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day (18 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Africa/Heroes Day (25 May) : Africa/Heroes Day is a public holiday in Lesotho
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 (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Lesotho (Maseru)
Independence Day (04 Oct) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Lesotho
December Solstice (22 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