Public Holidays in Afghanistan 2026 | World Holidays

List of 11 public holidays in Afghanistan for 2026, including Nawruz (Afghan New Year), Eid al-Fitr (First Day), Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) and more.

• Nawruz (Afghan New Year) (2026-03-21): Ancient festival marking spring equinox and new year.
• Eid al-Fitr (First Day) (2026-03-21): First day of celebration for end of Ramadan.
• Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (2026-03-22): Second day of celebration for end of Ramadan.
• Eid al-Fitr (Third Day) (2026-03-23): Third day of celebration for end of Ramadan.
• Arafat Day (2026-05-27): Day of prayer and repentance before Eid al-Adha.
• Eid al-Adha (First Day) (2026-05-28): First day commemorating Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son.
• Eid al-Adha (Second Day) (2026-05-29): Second day of the Feast of Sacrifice.
• Eid al-Adha (Third Day) (2026-05-30): Third day of the Feast of Sacrifice.
• Ashura (2026-06-26): Day of mourning for martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali.
• Afghan Independence Day (2026-08-19): Commemorates independence from British influence in 1919.
• Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (2026-08-25): Observance of the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.