Ramadan Start
Beginning of Ramadan, the fasting month.
Islamic
Primary: 29/11/1404
Miladi: 18/02/2026
Shamsi: 29/11/1404
Islamic: 01/09/1447
Afghan National & Islamic Dates
Holiday Calendar Afghanistan
Browse Afghanistan holidays by year, filter by type, and view dates in Shamsi, Miladi, and Islamic calendar formats.
Afghanistan Holidays 2026
9 holidays
Eid al-Fitr
Festival marking the end of Ramadan.
Islamic
Primary: 29/12/1404
Miladi: 20/03/2026
Shamsi: 29/12/1404
Islamic: 01/10/1447
Nowruz (Afghan New Year)
First day of Hamal and start of the Solar Hijri year.
Afghan National
Primary: 01/01/1405
Miladi: 21/03/2026
Shamsi: 01/01/1405
Islamic: 02/10/1447
Victory Day
Commemorates national victory and resilience.
Afghan National
Primary: 08/02/1405
Miladi: 28/04/2026
Shamsi: 08/02/1405
Islamic: 11/11/1447
Labour Day
International Workers' Day observed across many countries.
International
Primary: 11/02/1405
Miladi: 01/05/2026
Shamsi: 11/02/1405
Islamic: 14/11/1447
Eid al-Adha
Festival of Sacrifice on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Islamic
Primary: 06/03/1405
Miladi: 27/05/2026
Shamsi: 06/03/1405
Islamic: 10/12/1447
Ashura
10th of Muharram, an important observance day.
Islamic
Primary: 04/04/1405
Miladi: 25/06/2026
Shamsi: 04/04/1405
Islamic: 10/01/1448
Independence Day
Celebrates Afghanistan's independence.
Afghan National
Primary: 28/05/1405
Miladi: 19/08/2026
Shamsi: 28/05/1405
Islamic: 06/03/1448
Mawlid al-Nabi
Observance of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday.
Islamic
Primary: 03/06/1405
Miladi: 25/08/2026
Shamsi: 03/06/1405
Islamic: 12/03/1448
About Afghan and Islamic Holidays
Afghanistan observes both national and Islamic holidays. National observances often follow fixed local schedules, while Islamic holidays follow the lunar Hijri calendar and can shift each year in Miladi dates.
Afghan National Highlights
- Nowruz (New Year)
- Independence Day
- Victory Day
Islamic Observances
- Ramadan Start
- Eid al-Fitr
- Eid al-Adha
- Mawlid al-Nabi and Ashura
Dates are displayed in three calendars for easier planning.
Holiday Calendar FAQs
What holidays are included in the Afghanistan holiday calendar?
The page includes Afghan national holidays, key Islamic observances, and selected international holidays commonly referenced in Afghanistan.
Can I view holidays in Shamsi, Miladi, and Islamic formats?
Yes. You can switch the main display calendar and still see all holiday dates mapped across the three systems.
Why do Islamic holiday dates change each Miladi year?
Islamic holidays follow the lunar Hijri calendar, so they move relative to the solar Miladi calendar each year.