Home   Calendar   Holidays   Afghanistan   Eid al-Qurban
Flag for Afghanistan

Eid al-Qurban 2024 in Afghanistan

On Eid al-Adha, Muslims demonstrate their obedience to Allah by sacrificing an animal. The holiday is inspired by a story from the Quran that is also known to Christians and Jews.

Is Eid al-Qurban a Public Holiday?

Eid al-Qurban is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Sheep are among the animals sacrificed on Eid al-Adha.

©iStockphoto.com/oyaboya

About Eid al-Qurban

Read more about Eid al-Qurban.

Eid al-Qurban Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019SunAug 11Eid al-QurbanPublic Holiday
2020FriJul 31Eid al-QurbanPublic Holiday
2021TueJul 20Eid al-QurbanPublic Holiday
2022SatJul 9Eid al-QurbanPublic Holiday
2023WedJun 28Eid al-QurbanPublic Holiday
2024MonJun 17Eid al-Qurban (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2025SatJun 7Eid al-Qurban (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2026WedMay 27Eid al-Qurban (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2027MonMay 17Eid al-Qurban (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2028FriMay 5Eid al-Qurban (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2029TueApr 24Eid al-Qurban (Tentative Date)Public Holiday

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.