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United States Embassy and Consulates in Lesotho
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United States Embassy in Maseru, Lesotho
254 Kingsway Avenue Maseru, Lesotho
Phone: +266 22 312 666
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Lesotho and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Friday, July 03 | 9 hours, 10 minutes |
| Independence Day | Saturday, July 04 | 1 day, 9 hours |
| World Population Day | Saturday, July 11 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Nathan Bedford Forrest Day | Monday, July 13 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| World Youth Skills Day | Wednesday, July 15 | 1 week, 5 days |
| King's Birthday | Friday, July 17 | 2 weeks |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Pioneer Day | Friday, July 24 | 3 weeks |
| Parents' Day | Sunday, July 26 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Lesotho?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Lesotho including and Maseru.
2 - Do Lesotho citizens need a visa for United States?
Lesotho citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Lesotho for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Lesotho?
The U.S. representative offices in Lesotho will be closed in observance of the following Lesotho and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- Independence Day (US) Fri, Jul 03, 2026 (14 hours, 11 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Lesotho
Washington D.C., United States time is 8:00 hours behind Maseru, Lesotho
Maseru, Lesotho
09:49AMThursday, July 02, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
01:49AMThursday, July 02, 2026