Afghanistan Public Holidays List 2024
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Afghanistan year 2024
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Feb, Thursday | Liberation Day | National holiday |
| 2 | 11 Mar, Monday | First Day of Ramadan | National holiday |
| 3 | 20 Mar, Wednesday | March Equinox | Season |
| 4 | 21 Mar, Thursday | Nauruz | Observance |
| 5 | 10 Apr, Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 6 | 11 Apr, Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 7 | 12 Apr, Friday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 8 | 28 Apr, Sunday | Afghan Victory Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 01 May, Wednesday | Labor Day | National holiday |
| 10 | 16 Jun, Sunday | Day of Arafat | National holiday |
| 11 | 17 Jun, Monday | Eid al-Qurban | National holiday |
| 12 | 18 Jun, Tuesday | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | National holiday |
| 13 | 19 Jun, Wednesday | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | National holiday |
| 14 | 20 Jun, Thursday | June Solstice | Season |
| 15 | 17 Jul, Wednesday | Ashura | National holiday |
| 16 | 19 Aug, Monday | Independence Day (National Day) | National holiday |
| 17 | 09 Sep, Monday | Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | National holiday |
| 18 | 16 Sep, Monday | The Prophet's Birthday | National holiday |
| 19 | 22 Sep, Sunday | September Equinox | Season |
| 20 | 21 Dec, Saturday | December Solstice | Season |
Liberation Day (15 Feb) : Liberation Day is a public holiday in Afghanistan
First Day of Ramadan (11 Mar) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Afghanistan (Kabul)
Nauruz (21 Mar) : Nauruz is a observance in Afghanistan
Eid al-Fitr (10 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (11 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Afghanistan
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (12 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Afghanistan
Afghan Victory Day (28 Apr) : Afghan Victory Day is a public holiday in Afghanistan
Labor Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day of Arafat (16 Jun) : Day of Arafat is a public holiday in Afghanistan
Eid al-Qurban (17 Jun) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Qurban Holiday (18 Jun) : Eid al-Qurban Holiday is a public holiday in Afghanistan
Eid al-Qurban Holiday (19 Jun) : Eid al-Qurban Holiday is a public holiday in Afghanistan
June Solstice (20 Jun) : June Solstice in Afghanistan (Kabul)
Ashura (17 Jul) : Ashura is a public holiday in Afghanistan
Independence Day (National Day) (19 Aug) : Independence Day (National Day) is a public holiday in Afghanistan
Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day (09 Sep) : Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day is a public holiday in Afghanistan
The Prophet's Birthday (16 Sep) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox (22 Sep) : September Equinox in Afghanistan (Kabul)
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Afghanistan (Kabul)