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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in Lesotho
1 Diplomatic Missions
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Ireland Honorary Consulate in Maseru, Lesotho
Maseru Cathedral Area Main South 1 Road P.O. Box 7159 Maseru 100 Lesotho
Phone: + 266 223 24182
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following Lesotho and Irish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 4 days, 6 hours |
| Africa/Heroes Day | Monday, May 25 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| June Bank Holiday | Monday, June 01 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| King's Birthday | Friday, July 17 | 2 months, 1 week |
| August Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 months, 1 week |
| Independence Day | Sunday, October 04 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| October Bank Holiday | Monday, October 26 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 7 months, 1 week |
1. How many Irish Embassies/Consulates are there in Lesotho?
Ireland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Lesotho including and Maseru.
2 - Do Lesotho citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Citizens of Lesotho (holders of regular passports) can travel to Ireland for without having to apply or obtain a Irish visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Irish embassies in Lesotho?
The Irish representative offices in Lesotho will be closed in observance of the following Lesotho and Irish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ascension Day (LS) Thu, May 14, 2026 (4 days, 11 hours)
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Time in Ireland vs Lesotho
Dublin, Ireland time is 1:00 hours behind Maseru, Lesotho
Maseru, Lesotho
12:46PMSaturday, May 09, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
11:46AMSaturday, May 09, 2026