National holidays of Afghanistan in 2023
This page contains a calendar of all 2023 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 or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | March 21, 2023 | March Equinox | |
| Thursday | March 23, 2023 | Ramadan starts | |
| Saturday | April 22, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr | |
| Sunday | April 23, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | |
| Friday | April 28, 2023 | Afghan Victory Day | |
| Wednesday | June 21, 2023 | June Solstice | |
| Wednesday | June 28, 2023 | Day of Arafat | |
| Thursday | June 29, 2023 | Eid al-Qurban | |
| Friday | June 30, 2023 | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | |
| Friday | July 28, 2023 | Ashura | |
| Saturday | Aug. 19, 2023 | Independence Day (National Day) | |
| Saturday | Sept. 9, 2023 | Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | |
| Saturday | Sept. 23, 2023 | September Equinox | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 27, 2023 | The Prophet's Birthday | |
| Friday | Dec. 22, 2023 | December Solstice |
Public Holidays
- Afghanistan public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries