Upcoming Public Holidays
- Wed, May 27Eid al-Adha
- Wed, Jun 17Islamic New Year
- Fri, Jun 26Ashura
- Wed, Aug 19Afghan Independence Day
- Wed, Aug 26Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
- Wed, Sep 9Martyrs' and Ahmad Shah Massoud Day
🇦🇫 Afghanistan — 2026 Calendar
12 holidays, festivals & observances
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February
- Shab-e-Barat (Night of Fortune)Tue, Feb 3
March
- Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22
- Nowruz (Afghan New Year)Sat, Mar 21
April
- Mujahideen Victory DayTue, Apr 28
May
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
June
- Islamic New YearWed, Jun 17
- AshuraFri, Jun 26
August
- Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayWed, Aug 26
- Arba'eenThu, Aug 6
- Afghan Independence DayWed, Aug 19
September
- Martyrs' and Ahmad Shah Massoud DayWed, Sep 9
Afghanistan has 12 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇦🇫 Frequently Asked Questions — Afghanistan Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Afghanistan have in 2026?
- Afghanistan has 10 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 12 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, Martyrs' and Ahmad Shah Massoud Day, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha.
- When is the next holiday in Afghanistan?
- The next upcoming holiday in Afghanistan is Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Afghanistan 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Afghanistan 2026 national calendar with 12 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.