This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Afghanistan in 2028. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Afghanistan.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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Ramadan starts | Afghanistan January 28 2028, Friday |
National |
Eid al-Fitr | Afghanistan February 27 2028, Sunday |
National |
Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Afghanistan February 28 2028, Monday |
National |
Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Afghanistan February 29 2028, Tuesday |
National |
March Equinox | Afghanistan March 20 2028, Monday |
Seasonal |
Afghan Victory Day | Afghanistan April 28 2028, Friday |
National |
Day of Arafat | Afghanistan May 4 2028, Thursday |
National |
Eid al-Qurban | Afghanistan May 5 2028, Friday |
National |
Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Afghanistan May 6 2028, Saturday |
National |
Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Afghanistan May 7 2028, Sunday |
National |
Ashura | Afghanistan June 3 2028, Saturday |
National |
June Solstice | Afghanistan June 21 2028, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
The Prophet's Birthday | Afghanistan August 3 2028, Thursday |
National |
Independence Day (National Day) | Afghanistan August 19 2028, Saturday |
National |
Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Afghanistan September 9 2028, Saturday |
National |
September Equinox | Afghanistan September 22 2028, Friday |
Seasonal |
December Solstice | Afghanistan December 21 2028, Thursday |
Seasonal |