Public Holidays in Afghanistan 2026
17 listed public holidays in 2026
Afghanistan's 2026 holiday calendar combines Islamic observances with civic dates. Religious dates can depend on the Hijri calendar and official announcements, so travellers and businesses should recheck dates close to the holiday.
Afghanistan Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Liberation Day |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | First Day of Ramadan Moon |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Apr 28 | Tuesday | Afghan Victory Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Day of Arafat Moon |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Qurban Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Qurban Holiday Moon |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Qurban Holiday Moon |
| Jun 25 | Thursday | Ashura Moon |
| Aug 19 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet’s Birthday Moon |
| Aug 31 | Monday | Anniversary of Withdrawal of Foreign Troops |
| Sep 9 | Wednesday | Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day |
Holiday rules can vary by sector or locality. Future religious and officially declared dates should be rechecked before travel, payroll or business planning.
Islamic Holidays in Afghanistan 2026
Holiday Rules in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's public holiday practice can change through official decisions. Islamic dates are tied to the Hijri calendar and may shift by a day with local confirmation.
Afghanistan Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- The working week and closure practice should be checked locally, particularly around multi-day Eid breaks.
- Islamic holiday dates may move after official moon-related announcements.
- Independence Day is observed on 19 August.
- For 2027, future Islamic dates are best used for planning rather than as final legal confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can Islamic holiday dates change in Afghanistan?
They follow the Hijri calendar and may depend on official local confirmation.
Is Nowruz a public holiday?
Nowruz is widely known culturally, but current public-holiday treatment should be checked against the latest official calendar.
Is Independence Day fixed?
Independence Day is observed on 19 August.
Should businesses rely on 2027 dates now?
Use future religious dates as planning dates and verify them again closer to the event.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Afghan consular calendar listing 2026 Afghan national and lunar holidays, with moon-sighting caveat.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.