ObservanceNotable
Arba'een
اربعین
Details
- Country
Afghanistan- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- August 2026
- Long Weekends
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- Date may vary
- ±1 days (Subject to official confirmation)
Avoid booking non-refundable travel on these exact dates. Check closer to the date for confirmation.
Date may be approximate
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Normal Operations
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
Notes
40th day after Ashura. Observed particularly by Shia communities with mourning and pilgrimages.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Arba'een a public holiday in Afghanistan?
- Arba'een is a Observance in Afghanistan, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Arba'een 2026?
- Arba'een 2026 falls on August 6, 2026.
- What is Arba'een called locally in Afghanistan?
- Arba'een is locally known as "اربعین" in Afghanistan.
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