Afghanistan Public Holidays in 2014
Afghanistan has a total of 18 holidays in 2014. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| The Prophet's Birthday |
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 | Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| Liberation Day |
Saturday, February 15, 2014 | Liberation Day is a public holiday in Afghanistan |
| March Equinox |
Thursday, March 20, 2014 | March Equinox in Afghanistan (Kabul) |
| Afghan Victory Day |
Monday, April 28, 2014 | Afghan Victory Day is a public holiday in Afghanistan |
| Labor Day |
Thursday, May 1, 2014 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| June Solstice |
Saturday, June 21, 2014 | June Solstice in Afghanistan (Kabul) |
| First Day of Ramadan |
Sunday, June 29, 2014 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 | 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 |
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Afghanistan |
| Independence Day (National Day) |
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 | Independence Day (National Day) is a public holiday in Afghanistan |
| Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day |
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 | Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day is a public holiday in Afghanistan |
| September Equinox |
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 | September Equinox in Afghanistan (Kabul) |
| Day of Arafat |
Saturday, October 4, 2014 | Day of Arafat is a public holiday in Afghanistan |
| Eid al-Qurban |
Sunday, October 5, 2014 | 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 |
Monday, October 6, 2014 | Eid al-Qurban Holiday is a public holiday in Afghanistan |
| Ashura |
Monday, November 3, 2014 | Ashura is a public holiday in Afghanistan |
| Arba'een |
Saturday, December 13, 2014 | Arba'een is a observance in Afghanistan |
| December Solstice |
Sunday, December 21, 2014 | December Solstice in Afghanistan (Kabul) |
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