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Lesotho observances

3 source-backed records whose verified scope explicitly identifies Lesotho. This is an observance index, not a public-holiday calendar.

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Independence Day

4 October · Lesotho

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade current National Days protocol register lists Lesotho — Independence Day on 4 October. The source verifies the diplomatic national-day id…

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King Letsie III’s Birthday

17 July in the 2026 official holiday calendar · Lesotho / national public holiday

The Embassy of Lesotho’s official 2026 public-holiday calendar lists 17 July as King Letsie III’s Birthday.

Source-backedFixed Annual

Moshoeshoe’s Day

11 March annually · Lesotho / national public holiday and remembrance

Lesotho government sources commemorate Moshoeshoe I on 11 March, and the official holiday calendar lists the day as a public holiday. Government history frames 11 March as remembrance of th…