Afghanistan Public Holidays in 2026
Afghanistan has a total of 20 holidays in 2026. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information displayed 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 |
|---|---|
| Liberation Day | Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
| First Day of Ramadan | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| Nauruz | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Sunday, March 22, 2026 |
| Afghan Victory Day | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| Day of Arafat | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| Eid al-Qurban | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Independence Day (National Day) | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
| Anniversary of the Withdrawal of Foreign Troops | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
| Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22, 2026 |