Morija Arts & Cultural Festival
Season or date: Early October
Music, dance, and poetry festival held in Morija. Artists from home and abroad gather.
Festivals in Lesotho
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Moshoeshoe Day
Season or date: March 11
National memorial day honoring the founding father Moshoeshoe I with horse parades and cultural events.
Independence Celebration
Season or date: October 4
Independence Day with military parades, traditional dances, and fireworks in the capital.
King's Birthday
Season or date: July 17
Ceremony celebrating King Letsie III's birthday.
Maletsunyane Braai Festival
Season or date: November
Weekend event with outdoor barbecue and live music around the waterfall.
Maloti Sheblin Trail Run
Season or date: April
International trail running competition racing through mountains at 3,000m elevation.
Leheah Blanket Festival
Season or date: August
New Basotho blanket releases and traditional textile workshops.
Christmas Carol Night
Season or date: December 24
All-night hymns and candle processions held at churches.
Public holidays
- Independence Day (October 4)
- Moshoeshoe Day (March 11)
- King's Birthday (July 17)
- Africa Day (May 25)
- Christmas (December 25)
- Boxing Day (December 26)
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Ascension Day