Holiday Calendar

Afghanistan Public Holidays 2026

Q: What is the next public holiday in Afghanistan?

The next public holiday in Afghanistan is Day of Arafat on May 26, 2026.

Q: Is Liberation Day a national holiday in Afghanistan?

Yes, Liberation Day is listed as an official public holiday in Afghanistan in 2026.

Official national and public holidays for Afghanistan in 2026.

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Day of Arafat

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Year

2026

Upcoming Holiday

Day of Arafat

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

In 5 days

Date	Local Name	English Name	Type
Feb 15, 2026 Sunday	Liberation Day	Liberation Day	Public
Feb 18, 2026 Wednesday	First Day of Ramadan	First Day of Ramadan	Public
Mar 20, 2026 Friday	Eid al-Fitr	Eid al-Fitr	Public
Mar 21, 2026 Saturday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday	Public
Mar 22, 2026 Sunday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday	Public
Apr 28, 2026 Tuesday	Afghan Victory Day	Afghan Victory Day	Public
May 1, 2026 Friday	Labor Day	Labor Day	Public
May 26, 2026 Tuesday	Day of Arafat	Day of Arafat	Public
May 27, 2026 Wednesday	Eid al-Qurban	Eid al-Qurban	Public
May 28, 2026 Thursday	Eid al-Qurban Holiday	Eid al-Qurban Holiday	Public
May 29, 2026 Friday	Eid al-Qurban Holiday	Eid al-Qurban Holiday	Public
Jun 26, 2026 Friday	Ashura	Ashura	Public
Aug 19, 2026 Wednesday	Independence Day	Independence Day	Public
Aug 26, 2026 Wednesday	Mawlid al-Nabi	The Prophet's Birthday	Public
Aug 31, 2026 Monday	Withdrawal Anniversary	Anniversary of the Withdrawal of Foreign Troops	Public
Sep 9, 2026 Wednesday	Martyrs Day	Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Massoud Day	Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Afghanistan have in 2026?

Afghanistan has 16 public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Afghanistan?

The next public holiday in Afghanistan is Day of Arafat on May 26, 2026.

Are banks closed on public holidays in Afghanistan?

Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Afghanistan. ATMs remain accessible.

Do shops open on public holidays in Afghanistan?

This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Afghanistan.

Is Liberation Day a national holiday in Afghanistan?

Yes, Liberation Day is listed as an official public holiday in Afghanistan in 2026.

Are public holidays paid days off in Afghanistan?

In Afghanistan, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.

Are there long weekends in Afghanistan in 2026?

Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Afghanistan for 2026.

Do public holidays in Afghanistan affect travel and transport?

Yes. On major public holidays in Afghanistan, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.