Public holidays in Afghanistan

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This is a list of public holidays in Afghanistan . [1]
DateEnglish NamePersian name
February 15 Liberation Day
March 21 Nowruz (New Day) (now unofficial) Nauruz
April 28 Mujahideen Victory Day
May 1 International Workers' Day
August 15 Victory Day [2]
August 19 Afghan Independence Day Azadi
August 31 Departure Day [3]
September 9 Martyrs' Day (unclear status) [4]
1 of Shawwal in the Islamic Calendar Eid al-Fitr
9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic Calendar Day of Arafa ruz Arafa
10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic Calendar Eid al-Adha Eid kalan
10th day of Muharram in the Islamic Calendar Ashura
12 of Rabi' al-awwal in the Islamic Calendar Birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad Mawlid

References

  1. "Upcoming Afghanistan Public Holidays". qppstudio.net. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  2. Gul, Ayaz (14 August 2022). "Taliban Announce Public Holiday in Afghanistan to Mark Retaking of Power". Voice of America . Islamabad, Pakistan . Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  3. "Taliban Declares National Holiday on August 31 to Mark Withdrawal of US Army". NDTV World . 19 June 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  4. "Extensive but not Inclusive: Afghanistan's growing list of national holidays". Afghanistan Analysts' Network. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2024.