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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Lesotho
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Maseru, Lesotho
Sentinel Park United Nations Road Maseru Lesotho
Phone: +266 22 313 929
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 22 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Lesotho and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 day, 15 hours |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| Windrush Day | Monday, June 22 | 6 days, 15 hours |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Sunday, July 12 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Monday, July 13 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| King's Birthday | Friday, July 17 | 1 month |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Lesotho?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Lesotho including and Maseru.
2 - Do Lesotho citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Lesotho citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Lesotho for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Lesotho?
The British representative offices in Lesotho will be closed in observance of the following Lesotho and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Muharram/Islamic New Year (GB) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (1 day, 20 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Lesotho
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Maseru, Lesotho
Maseru, Lesotho
03:38AMMonday, June 15, 2026
London, United Kingdom
02:38AMMonday, June 15, 2026