Lesotho country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ZH)
📍 Lesotho
Theme Independence Day 2026
Lesotho is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Maseru, the national observance is Independence Day on 4 October, and the national colours are blue and green. Lesotho became independent on 4 October 1966.
Capital and region (ZH)
Maseru is the capital. Lesotho sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Maseru clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Sunday, 4 October 2026. Lesotho became independent on 4 October 1966. Locally it is called Independence Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are blue and green. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Lesotho?
The capital is Maseru.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Sunday, 4 October 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and green.
What does the national day mark?
Lesotho became independent on 4 October 1966.
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