Public holidays in Afghanistan

This is a list of public holidays in Afghanistan.
Date English Name Persian name
February 15 Liberation Day
March 21 Nowruz (New Day) (now unofficial) Nauruz
April 28 Mujahideen Victory Day
May 1 International Workers' Day
August 15 Afghan Jihad Victory Day
August 19 Afghan Independence Day Azadi
August 31 American Withdrawal Day
September 9 Martyrs' Day (unclear status)
1 of Shawwal in the Islamic Calendar Eid al-Fitr
9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic Calendar Day of Arafa ruz Arafa
10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic Calendar Eid al-Adha Eid kalan
10th day of Muharram in the Islamic Calendar Ashura
12 of Rabi' al-awwal in the Islamic Calendar Birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad Mawlid
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