Skip to main content
PTPortugal DayJun 10TodayPHIndependence DayJun 12In 2dAEIslamic New YearJun 16In 6dMYIDAFYEIQ+4Islamic New YearJun 17In 7dERMartyrs' DayJun 20In 10dAXMidsummer DayJun 20In 10dTHPhi Ta Khon (Ghost Festival)Jun 20In 10dLULuxembourg National DayJun 23In 13dVEBattle of CaraboboJun 24In 14dMZIndependence DayJun 25In 15dVNDragon Boat FestivalJun 25In 15dIQAFYESDAshuraJun 26In 16dPFInternal Autonomy DayJun 29In 19dSDRevolution DayJun 30In 20dBWSir Seretse Khama DayJul 1In 21dCACanada DayJul 1In 21dPTPortugal DayJun 10TodayPHIndependence DayJun 12In 2dAEIslamic New YearJun 16In 6dMYIDAFYEIQ+4Islamic New YearJun 17In 7dERMartyrs' DayJun 20In 10dAXMidsummer DayJun 20In 10dTHPhi Ta Khon (Ghost Festival)Jun 20In 10dLULuxembourg National DayJun 23In 13dVEBattle of CaraboboJun 24In 14dMZIndependence DayJun 25In 15dVNDragon Boat FestivalJun 25In 15dIQAFYESDAshuraJun 26In 16dPFInternal Autonomy DayJun 29In 19dSDRevolution DayJun 30In 20dBWSir Seretse Khama DayJul 1In 21dCACanada DayJul 1In 21d
AFسال نو هجریJun 17In 7dAFعاشوراJun 26In 16dAFاربعینAug 6In 57dAFروز استقلالAug 19In 70dAFمیلاد النبیAug 26In 77dAFروز شهیدSep 9In 91dAFZemestanNov 1In 144dAFسال نو هجریJun 17In 7dAFعاشوراJun 26In 16dAFاربعینAug 6In 57dAFروز استقلالAug 19In 70dAFمیلاد النبیAug 26In 77dAFروز شهیدSep 9In 91dAFZemestanNov 1In 144d
Islamic New Year — Public Holiday
Public HolidayMajor4-day weekend(1 leave day)

Islamic New Year

سال نو هجری

Details

Country
AF Afghanistan
Scope
Nationwide
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes — official day off
Month
June 2026
Long Weekends
View opportunities
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
Reduced Operations
Impact Description
Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Planning Lead Time
Start 1 month before

Notes

First day of Muharram. Religious observances and prayers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Islamic New Year a public holiday in Afghanistan?
Yes, Islamic New Year is an official public holiday in Afghanistan. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
When is Islamic New Year 2026?
Islamic New Year 2026 falls on June 17, 2026.
What is Islamic New Year called locally in Afghanistan?
Islamic New Year is locally known as "سال نو هجری" in Afghanistan.
Map showing Islamic New Year date variation by country

Islamic New Year

First day of Muharram, the Islamic calendar new year. Observed with reflection and prayer rather than celebration in most traditions.

CountryDateDayImpact
AFAfghanistan(current)Jun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
AEUnited Arab EmiratesJun 16, 2026TueNormal Operations
AEUnited Arab EmiratesJun 16, 2026Tue—
SDSudanJun 17, 2026Wed—
SYSyriaJun 17, 2026Wed—
TRTurkeyJun 17, 2026Wed—
MYMalaysiaJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
IDIndonesiaJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
IDIndonesiaJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
YEYemenJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
MYMalaysiaJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
IQIraqJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
SDSudanJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
SYSyriaJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
MVMaldivesJun 17, 2026Wed—
YEYemenJun 17, 2026Wed—
IQIraqJun 17, 2026Wed—
AFAfghanistanJun 17, 2026Wed—

Nearby holidays in Afghanistan

AshuraPublic HolidayJun 26Eid al-AdhaPublic HolidayMay 27

Explore More Calendars

AFAfghanistan12 events🏛️Public HolidaysWorldwide📅JuneWorldwideAFAfghanistan Long Weekends6 long weekends