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Festivals form an integral part of the Afghanistan's culture and varies from state to state, with each state or city having its own set of customs and traditions of celebrating a particular festival. Here’s a complete list of government, public, and bank holidays in 2026.
Afghanistan has an extensive list of Public and Government holidays. These holidays range from religious festivals to birthdays of individuals with historical significance as well as the foundation days of the different states. Here is a list of the major Public and Government holidays in Afghanistan in 2026.
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Afghanistan. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list Afghanistan year 2026.
| S.No | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15, 2026 | Liberation Day | National holiday |
| 2 | Feb 18, 2026 | First Day of Ramadan | National holiday |
| 3 | Mar 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| 4 | Mar 21, 2026 | Nauruz | National holiday |
| 5 | Mar 22, 2026 | Nauruz | National holiday |
| 6 | Apr 28, 2026 | Afghan Victory Day | National holiday |
| 7 | May 26, 2026 | Day of Arafat | National holiday |
| 8 | May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Qurban | National holiday |
| 9 | May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | National holiday |
| 10 | May 29, 2026 | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | National holiday |
| 11 | Jun 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| 12 | Jun 26, 2026 | Ashura (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 13 | Aug 19, 2026 | Independence Day (National Day) | National holiday |
| 14 | Aug 26, 2026 | The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 15 | Sep 09, 2026 | Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | National holiday |
| 16 | Sep 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| 17 | Dec 22, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
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