Frequently Asked Questions
Embassy Holidays for 2008
Following are the American (US) and Afghan (Af) holidays to be observed by Embassy Kabul in 2008.
January 1, New Year’s Day (US)
January 18, 10th of Muharram (Ashura) (Af)
January 19, 10th of Muharram (observed) (Af)
January 20, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (observed) (US)
February 17, Washington's Birthday (observed) (US)
March 20, Prophet's Birthday (Af)
March 20, Nawrooz (Afghan New Year - 1387) (Af)
May 25, Memorial Day (observed) (US)
July 3, Independence Day (observed) (US)
August 19, Independence Day (Af)
August 31, Labor Day (observed) (US)
September 1, First Day of Ramadan(Af)
September 9, Martyrdom of National Hero (Af)
September 30, Eid ul-Fitr (Af)
October 12, Columbus Day (observed) (US)
November 11, Veterans Day (US)
November 27, Thanksgiving Day (US)
December 8-10, Eid-e Qurban (Af)
December 25, Thursday Christmas Day (US)