Holidays in Afghanistan in 2028

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Afghanistan in 2028. 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
January 28 2028, Friday
National
Eid al-Fitr Afghanistan
February 27 2028, Sunday
National
Eid al-Fitr Holiday Afghanistan
February 28 2028, Monday
National
Eid al-Fitr Holiday Afghanistan
February 29 2028, Tuesday
National
March Equinox Afghanistan
March 20 2028, Monday
Seasonal
Afghan Victory Day Afghanistan
April 28 2028, Friday
National
Day of Arafat Afghanistan
May 4 2028, Thursday
National
Eid al-Qurban Afghanistan
May 5 2028, Friday
National
Eid al-Qurban Holiday Afghanistan
May 6 2028, Saturday
National
Eid al-Qurban Holiday Afghanistan
May 7 2028, Sunday
National
Ashura Afghanistan
June 3 2028, Saturday
National
June Solstice Afghanistan
June 21 2028, Wednesday
Seasonal
The Prophet's Birthday Afghanistan
August 3 2028, Thursday
National
Independence Day (National Day) Afghanistan
August 19 2028, Saturday
National
Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day Afghanistan
September 9 2028, Saturday
National
September Equinox Afghanistan
September 22 2028, Friday
Seasonal
December Solstice Afghanistan
December 21 2028, Thursday
Seasonal