Holidays in Afghanistan in 2027

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Afghanistan in 2027. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Afghanistan.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
Ramadan starts Afghanistan
February 8 2027, Monday
National
Eid al-Fitr Afghanistan
March 10 2027, Wednesday
National
Eid al-Fitr Holiday Afghanistan
March 11 2027, Thursday
National
Eid al-Fitr Holiday Afghanistan
March 12 2027, Friday
National
March Equinox Afghanistan
March 21 2027, Sunday
Seasonal
Afghan Victory Day Afghanistan
April 28 2027, Wednesday
National
Day of Arafat Afghanistan
May 16 2027, Sunday
National
Eid al-Qurban Afghanistan
May 17 2027, Monday
National
Eid al-Qurban Holiday Afghanistan
May 18 2027, Tuesday
National
Eid al-Qurban Holiday Afghanistan
May 19 2027, Wednesday
National
Ashura Afghanistan
June 15 2027, Tuesday
National
June Solstice Afghanistan
June 21 2027, Monday
Seasonal
The Prophet's Birthday Afghanistan
August 15 2027, Sunday
National
Independence Day (National Day) Afghanistan
August 19 2027, Thursday
National
Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day Afghanistan
September 9 2027, Thursday
National
September Equinox Afghanistan
September 23 2027, Thursday
Seasonal
December Solstice Afghanistan
December 22 2027, Wednesday
Seasonal