ObservanceHighest
Ramadan Begins
Details
- Country
Afghanistan- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- February 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
- Date may vary
- ±1 days (Based on lunar sighting)
Avoid booking non-refundable travel on these exact dates. Check closer to the date for confirmation.
Date may be approximate
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Ramadan Begins a public holiday in Afghanistan?
- Ramadan Begins is a Observance in Afghanistan, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Ramadan Begins 2026?
- Ramadan Begins 2026 falls on February 18, 2026.
Start of Ramadan
The beginning of the Islamic holy month of fasting. Muslims observe daily fasting from dawn to sunset, increased prayer, and charitable giving.
