Ashura 2026 is June 26, 2026 in Afghanistan.

Is Ashura a public holiday in Afghanistan?

Ashura is not an official public holiday in Afghanistan. Most businesses remain open, though tourism areas may be affected.

🇦🇫🇮🇶🇸🇩🇾🇪 Ashura 2026

Name: Ashura
Start: 2026-06-26
End: 2026-06-26
Location: Afghanistan

June 26, 20264 countries

10th of Muharram. Day of fasting and religious reflection. Observed differently by Sunni majority and Zaydi Shia population.

Date

June 26, 2026

Type

Observance

Business Impact

Low

Countries

4 countries

Related Observances

4 events

Country	Local Name	Date	Status
🇦🇫 Afghanistan	عاشورا	Jun 26	Gazetted
🇮🇶 Iraq	عاشوراء	Jun 26	Gazetted
🇸🇩 Sudan	عاشوراء	Jun 26	Gazetted
🇾🇪 Yemen	عاشوراء	Jun 26	Observance

Jun 17

Islamic New Year(Public Holiday)

When is Ashura 2026?: Ashura 2026 is June 26, 2026 in Afghanistan.
Is Ashura a public holiday in Afghanistan?: Ashura is not an official public holiday in Afghanistan. Most businesses remain open, though tourism areas may be affected.