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When are the next National holidays in Afghanistan?
Upcoming Holidays
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Ashura
Aug 18, . Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the ... -
Independence Day
Aug 19, . Independence from British imperial control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919 -
Massoud Day
Sep 9, . Ahmad Shah Massoud was an Afghan politician and military commander, known as the Lion of ... -
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
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 | |
| Thursday | Massoud 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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