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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 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 10 hours |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Moshoeshoe's Birthday | Wednesday, March 11 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 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:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 15 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Lesotho
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Maseru, Lesotho
Maseru, Lesotho
08:23AMThursday, January 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom
06:23AMThursday, January 22, 2026