🇦🇫 Long Weekends in Afghanistan 2026
Plan your getaway — 9 long weekend opportunities in Afghanistan this year.
Bridge Day Opportunities
Take 1, get 4 off
Mujahideen Victory Day
Sat, Apr 25 – Tue, Apr 28
Bridge days: Monday, Apr 27
Take 2, get 5 off
Eid al-Adha
Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Bridge days: Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29
Take 2, get 5 off
Islamic New Year
Wed, Jun 17 – Sun, Jun 21
Bridge days: Thursday, Jun 18, Friday, Jun 19
Take 2, get 5 off
Afghan Independence Day
Wed, Aug 19 – Sun, Aug 23
Bridge days: Thursday, Aug 20, Friday, Aug 21
Take 1, get 4 off
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Thu, Aug 27 – Sun, Aug 30
Bridge days: Friday, Aug 28
Take 2, get 5 off
Martyrs' and Ahmad Shah Massoud Day
Wed, Sep 9 – Sun, Sep 13
Bridge days: Thursday, Sep 10, Friday, Sep 11
Natural Long Weekends
3 days off — no leave needed
Eid al-Fitr
Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22
3 days off — no leave needed
Labour Day
Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3
3 days off — no leave needed
Ashura
Fri, Jun 26 – Sun, Jun 28