Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Afghanistan in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15 | Saturday | Liberation Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Nauruz | Public Holiday |
| Apr 24 | Friday | First Day of Ramadan | Public Holiday |
| Apr 28 | Tuesday | Afghan Victory Day | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day | Public Holiday |
| May 24 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | Day of Arafat | Public Holiday |
| Jul 31 | Friday | Eid al-Qurban | Public Holiday |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Aug 2 | Sunday | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Aug 19 | Wednesday | Independence Day (National Day) | Public Holiday |
| Aug 30 | Sunday | Ashura | Public Holiday |
| Sep 9 | Wednesday | Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Public Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
No holidays shown? That's because you didn't select any holiday types. Please check at least one of the boxes.
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
