There are 16 public holidays in Afghanistan in 2021, and 3 of them fall on weekends: Friday and Saturday.
The following is the list of public holidays in Afghanistan in 2021.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberation Day | Feb 14, 2021 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz | Mar 21, 2021 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz | Mar 22, 2021 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Start of Ramadan | Apr 13, 2021 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Victory Day | Apr 28, 2021 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| International Workers' Day | May 01, 2021 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | May 13, 2021 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | May 14, 2021 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | May 15, 2021 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Arafat Day | Jul 19, 2021 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Jul 20, 2021 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Jul 21, 2021 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Jul 22, 2021 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Aug 19, 2021 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Ashura | Aug 19, 2021 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Oct 19, 2021 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Please also check working days in Afghanistan in 2021.