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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.