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Public holidays in Lesotho 2025
The following is a complete list of public holidays in Lesotho. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2025 | Public holiday | in 193 days |
| Moshoeshoe Day | March 11, 2025 | Public holiday | in 262 days |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Public holiday | in 300 days |
| Easter Monday | April 21, 2025 | Public holiday | in 303 days |
| International Workers' Day | May 1, 2025 | Public holiday | in 313 days |
| Feast of the Ascension | May 29, 2025 | Public holiday | in 341 days |
| Africa Day/ Heroes' Day | May 25, 2025 | Public holiday | in 337 days |
| King Letsie III's Birthday | July 17, 2025 | Public holiday | in 390 days |
| Independence Day | October 4, 2025 | Public holiday | in 469 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Public holiday | in 551 days |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2025 | Public holiday | in 552 days |