Coronavirus: Travel status Afghanistan resumed international air travel on June 24.
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With the turmoil in Afghanistan at the moment, we don't really know what the status of public holidays will be. We expect the islamic holidays will still be observed.
When are the next National holidays in Afghanistan?
Upcoming Holidays
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Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad
Oct 19, . Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of ... -
Liberation Day
Feb 15, . A public holiday in Afghanistan observed on February 15th that commemorates the final ... -
Nowrooz
Mar 21, . Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring -
Nowrooz Holiday
Mar 22, . Second day of holidays to mark Nowrooz, the Afghan New Year, and the beginning of Spring -
Ramadan
Apr 3, . Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims ... -
Mujahideen Victory Day
Apr 28, . Marks the day when Mujahideen forces overthrew Mohammad Najibullah's Democratic Republic ...
List of Holidays in Afghanistan in 2021
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Liberation Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Nowrooz | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Nowrooz Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Ramadan | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Mujahideen Victory Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid al-Fitr | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Day of Arafa | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eid Al Adha | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Ashura | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad | National Holiday |
Notes
- The weekend in Afghanistan is Friday and Saturday
Afghanistan Holiday News
- 17 June 2021: Congress approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday source: Associated Press
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