FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
United States Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan Holidays
The following are the American (US) and Afghan (Af) holidays to be observed by Embassy Kabul in 2013.
DATE | DAY | HOLIDAY |
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January 1 | (US) Tuesday | New Year's Day |
January 20* | (US) Sunday | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
January 24** | (AF) Thursday | Prophet's Birthday |
February 17* | (US) Sunday | Washington's Birthday |
March 21 | (AF) Thursday | Nawrooz (Afghan New Year - 1392) |
April 28 | (AF) Sunday | Victory Day |
May 26* | (US) Sunday | Memorial Day |
July 4 | (US) Thursday | Independence Day |
July 11** | (AF) Thursday | First Day of Ramadan |
August 10-12** | (AF) Saturday - Monday | Eid ul-Fitr |
August 19 | (AF) Sunday | Afghan Independence Day |
September 1* | (US) Sunday | Labor Day |
September 9 | (AF) Monday | Martyrdom of National Hero |
October 13* | (US) Sunday | Columbus Day |
October 16-19** | (AF) Wednesday-Saturday | Eid-e Qurban |
November 11 | (US) Monday | Veterans Day |
November 15 | (AF) Thursday | 10th of Muharram (Ashura) |
November 28 | (US) Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
December 25 | (US) Wednesday | Christmas Day |
Notes:
* American holidays marked with an asterisk (*) are observed on a different day than in the US.
** Afghan holidays marked with double asterisks (**) are based on the Islamic Calendar and depend on sightings of the moon. As a holiday approaches, adjustments to this schedule may be made based on local practice and Afghan government announcements.
*** Afghan holidays marked with triple asterisks (***) are observed one day earlier.