Independence Day 2026 in Lesotho falls on Sunday, 4 October 2026 — a public holiday in Lesotho.
Independence Day is a public holiday in Lesotho. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Independence Day is officially observed as a public holiday in Lesotho. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Independence Day's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Independence Day observance varies by community and region within Lesotho. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Future dates for moving holidays (Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.) are computed and approximate; the actual public-holiday date in some countries is fixed by official decree closer to the date.
Independence Day 2026 in Lesotho falls on Sunday, 4 October 2026, a national public holiday.
Yes. Independence Day is a nationwide public holiday in Lesotho.
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Independence Day's date in the surrounding years.
The next Independence Day is Monday, 4 October 2027.