How many public holidays does Afghanistan have in 2026?

Afghanistan has 17 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 19 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.

What are the main public holidays in Afghanistan?

The main events in Afghanistan include Islamic New Year, Labour Day, Eid al-Fitr, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday, Nowruz (Afghan New Year).

Check the calendar above for the full list of upcoming holidays in Afghanistan.

Yes, this page provides the complete Afghanistan 2026 national calendar with 19 holidays, festivals, and observances.

Collective leave dates in Afghanistan for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.

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Eid al-Fitr

Friday, Fri, Mar 20

Public Holiday

Nowruz (Afghan New Year)

Saturday, Sat, Mar 21

Public Holiday

Eid al-Adha

Wednesday, Wed, May 27

Public Holiday

Afghan Independence Day

Wednesday, Wed, Aug 19

National Day

Islamic New Year

Wednesday, Wed, Jun 17

Public Holiday

Afghanistan has 19 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.

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How many public holidays does Afghanistan have in 2026?: Afghanistan has 17 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 19 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
What are the main public holidays in Afghanistan?: The main events in Afghanistan include Islamic New Year, Labour Day, Eid al-Fitr, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday, Nowruz (Afghan New Year).
When is the next holiday in Afghanistan?: Check the calendar above for the full list of upcoming holidays in Afghanistan.
Is there a complete national calendar for Afghanistan 2026?: Yes, this page provides the complete Afghanistan 2026 national calendar with 19 holidays, festivals, and observances.
When are the collective leave days in Afghanistan for 2026?: Collective leave dates in Afghanistan for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.

Holiday data for Afghanistan is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.