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Ashura in Afghanistan

Is Ashura a Public Holiday?

Ashura is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2021, it falls on a Thursday, and some businesses may choose to follow Thursday opening hours.

Ashura Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2016WedOct 12AshuraPublic Holiday
2017SunOct 1AshuraPublic Holiday
2018FriSep 21AshuraPublic Holiday
2019TueSep 10AshuraPublic Holiday
2020SunAug 30AshuraPublic Holiday
2021ThuAug 19Ashura (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2022MonAug 8Ashura (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2023FriJul 28Ashura (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2024WedJul 17Ashura (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2025SunJul 6Ashura (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2026FriJun 26Ashura (Tentative Date)Public Holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.