Today, 22 March 2026, a public holiday in Afghanistan.
There are a total of 13 holidays in Afghanistan in 2026. The table below lists all holidays and when they’re observed.
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| Afghan Victory Day | 28 April 2026 |
| Day of Arafat | 26 May 2026 |
| Eid al-Qurban | 27 May 2026 |
| Eid al-Qurban Holiday | 28 May 2026 |
| Eid al-Qurban Holiday | 29 May 2026 |
| Ashura | 26 June 2026 |
| Independence Day (National Day) | 19 August 2026 |
| The Prophet's Birthday | 26 August 2026 |
| Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | 9 September 2026 |
Holiday
Afghan Victory Day
Day
28 April 2026
Holiday
Day of Arafat
Day
26 May 2026
Holiday
Eid al-Qurban
Day
27 May 2026
Holiday
Eid al-Qurban Holiday
Day
28 May 2026
Holiday
Eid al-Qurban Holiday
Day
29 May 2026
Holiday
Ashura
Day
26 June 2026
Holiday
Independence Day (National Day)
Day
19 August 2026
Holiday
The Prophet's Birthday
Day
26 August 2026
Holiday
Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day
Day
9 September 2026
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| Ramadan starts | 18 February 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr | 20 March 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | 21 March 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | 22 March 2026 |
Holiday
Ramadan starts
Day
18 February 2026
Holiday
Eid al-Fitr
Day
20 March 2026
Holiday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Day
21 March 2026
Holiday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Day
22 March 2026
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