Public holidays in Afghanistan 2025
Every public holiday in Afghanistan in 2025 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Afghanistan, 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 February | Saturday | Liberation Day | National |
| 1 March | Saturday | First Day of Ramadan | National |
| 30 March | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 31 March | Monday | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 1 April | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 28 April | Monday | Mojahedin's Victory Day | National |
| 6 June | Friday | Day of Arafah | National |
| 7 June | Saturday | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 8 June | Sunday | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 9 June | Monday | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 15 August | Friday | Islamic Emirate Victory Day | National |
| 19 August | Tuesday | Afghanistan Independence Day | National |
| 31 August | Sunday | American Withdrawal Day | National |
| 5 September | Friday | Prophet's Birthday | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 14 national holidays in 2025, 8 fall on a weekday and 6 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
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Other countries
Public holidays for 247 countries and territories, or back to Afghanistan.