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Observance · not a public holiday in Afghanistan

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve 2026 in Afghanistan is observed on پنجشنبه, 24 قوس 2026.

Christmas Eve is not an official public holiday in Afghanistan — it's a widely observed day (date shown is when Afghanistan observes it), but offices and schools stay open. See Afghanistan's official public holidays →
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Dateپنجشنبه, 24 قوس 2026
StatusNot a public holiday in Afghanistan
Time untilIn 117 days
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Christmas Eve is a public holiday in Afghanistan. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.

History & origin

Christmas Eve is officially observed as a public holiday in Afghanistan. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Christmas Eve's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.

Traditions & customs

Christmas Eve observance varies by community and region within Afghanistan. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Christmas Eve 2026 in Afghanistan?

Christmas Eve 2026 in Afghanistan is observed on پنجشنبه, 24 قوس 2026.

Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in Afghanistan?

No. Christmas Eve is marked in Afghanistan as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.

How many days until Christmas Eve?

The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Christmas Eve's date in the surrounding years.

About this page. caldays.com curates public-holiday data from official government publications and IANA tzdata. For critical decisions (travel, payroll, contracts) please verify with the relevant official source. Long-form content is researched and written by the caldays editorial team.