World Public HolidaysHome › Countries › Afghanistan
Public holidays in Afghanistan, 2026
Holiday dates14vs 2025: +0
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Fri・Sat
Breaks of 3+ days3
World rank93 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2026 | Sun | Liberation Day |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Wed | First Day of Ramadan (estimated) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Sun | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Tue | Mojahedin's Victory Day |
| May 26, 2026 | Tue | Day of Arafah (estimated) |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 29, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Islamic Emirate Victory Day |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Wed | Afghanistan Independence Day |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tue | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Mon | American Withdrawal Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 – Feb 15, 2026 | 3 days | Liberation Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026 | 3 days | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| May 26, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | 5 days | Day of Arafah (estimated)・Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Day of Arafah (estimated)
- + Eid al-Adha (estimated)
- + Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
- + First Day of Ramadan (estimated)
- + Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
- − Day of Arafah
- − Eid al-Adha
- − Eid al-Fitr
- − First Day of Ramadan
- − Prophet's Birthday
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.