This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Afghanistan in 2040. 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 | 
|---|---|---|
| Ashura | Afghanistan  January 25 2040, Wednesday  | 
      National | 
| March Equinox | Afghanistan  March 20 2040, Tuesday  | 
      Seasonal | 
| The Prophet's Birthday | Afghanistan  March 26 2040, Monday  | 
      National | 
| Afghan Victory Day | Afghanistan  April 28 2040, Saturday  | 
      National | 
| June Solstice | Afghanistan  June 20 2040, Wednesday  | 
      Seasonal | 
| Independence Day (National Day) | Afghanistan  August 19 2040, Sunday  | 
      National | 
| Ramadan starts | Afghanistan  September 8 2040, Saturday  | 
      National | 
| Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Afghanistan  September 9 2040, Sunday  | 
      National | 
| September Equinox | Afghanistan  September 22 2040, Saturday  | 
      Seasonal | 
| Eid al-Fitr | Afghanistan  October 8 2040, Monday  | 
      National | 
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Afghanistan  October 9 2040, Tuesday  | 
      National | 
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Afghanistan  October 10 2040, Wednesday  | 
      National | 
| Day of Arafat | Afghanistan  December 14 2040, Friday  | 
      National | 
| Eid al-Qurban | Afghanistan  December 15 2040, Saturday  | 
      National | 
| Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Afghanistan  December 16 2040, Sunday  | 
      National | 
| Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Afghanistan  December 17 2040, Monday  | 
      National | 
| December Solstice | Afghanistan  December 21 2040, Friday  | 
      Seasonal |