King's Birthday is a public holiday in Lesotho, and it is observed on July 17 each year. The holiday commemorates the birthday of Letsie III, the king of Lesotho.
The Kingdom of Lesotho is an enclaved country surrounded by South Africa, which was named Basutoland before its independence in 1966. Basutoland became a British protectorate in 1868 after the Free State–Basotho War.
Letsie III was born on July 17, 1963, and became the King of Lesotho after his father was exiled in 1990. His father was restored in 1995 but died in a car accident in 1996, and Letsie III became the King again. His coronation took place on October 31, 1997, at Setsoto Stadium. Most of his duties in Lesotho are ceremonial as a constitutional monarch.
The following is the list of King's Birthday in Lesotho from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| King's Birthday | Jul 17, 2022 | Sunday |
| King's Birthday | Jul 17, 2023 | Monday |
| King's Birthday | Jul 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| King's Birthday | Jul 17, 2025 | Thursday |
| King's Birthday | Jul 17, 2026 | Friday |
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