This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Afghanistan in 2040. 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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Ashura | Afghanistan January 25 2040, Wednesday |
National |
March Equinox | Afghanistan March 20 2040, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
The Prophet's Birthday | Afghanistan March 26 2040, Monday |
National |
Afghan Victory Day | Afghanistan April 28 2040, Saturday |
National |
June Solstice | Afghanistan June 20 2040, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
Independence Day (National Day) | Afghanistan August 19 2040, Sunday |
National |
Ramadan starts | Afghanistan September 8 2040, Saturday |
National |
Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Afghanistan September 9 2040, Sunday |
National |
September Equinox | Afghanistan September 22 2040, Saturday |
Seasonal |
Eid al-Fitr | Afghanistan October 8 2040, Monday |
National |
Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Afghanistan October 9 2040, Tuesday |
National |
Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Afghanistan October 10 2040, Wednesday |
National |
Day of Arafat | Afghanistan December 14 2040, Friday |
National |
Eid al-Qurban | Afghanistan December 15 2040, Saturday |
National |
Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Afghanistan December 16 2040, Sunday |
National |
Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Afghanistan December 17 2040, Monday |
National |
December Solstice | Afghanistan December 21 2040, Friday |
Seasonal |