Public HolidayHighest Significance
Nowruz (Afghan New Year)
نوروز
السبت، ٢١ مارس ٢٠٢٦
Details
- Country
- 🇦🇫 Afghanistan
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- High Impact
- Impact Description
- All government offices and businesses closed; nationwide celebrations with Haft-sin tables, family gatherings, and picnics at shrines; logistics fully disrupted for 2-3 days
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 2 months before
Notes
Persian New Year and the biggest secular celebration. Marks the first day of spring and the Afghan solar calendar new year.