Afghanistan Public Holidays 2026
February
March
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Afghanistan
Nauruz
Nauruz is an observance in Afghanistan
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day of Arafat
Day of Arafat is a public holiday in Afghanistan
Eid al-Qurban
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Qurban Holiday
Eid al-Qurban Holiday is a public holiday in Afghanistan
August
Anniversary of Taliban Rule
Anniversary of Taliban Rule is a public holiday in Afghanistan
Independence Day (National Day)
Independence Day (National Day) is a public holiday in Afghanistan
The Prophet's Birthday
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Anniversary of the Withdrawal of Foreign Troops
Anniversary of the Withdrawal of Foreign Troops is a public holiday in Afghanistan