There are 16 public holidays in Afghanistan in 2023, and 6 of them fall on weekends: Friday and Saturday.
The following is the list of public holidays in Afghanistan in 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberation Day | Feb 15, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz | Mar 21, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz | Mar 22, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Start of Ramadan | Mar 23, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Apr 21, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Apr 22, 2023 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Apr 23, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Victory Day | Apr 28, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| International Workers' Day | May 01, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Arafat Day | Jun 27, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Jun 28, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Jun 29, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Jun 30, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Ashura | Jul 28, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Aug 19, 2023 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Sep 27, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
Please also check working days in Afghanistan in 2023.
