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Afghanistan Embassy in Moscow, Russia

Povarskaya St, 42, Moscow, Russia

Phone: +7 495 690 3894 Working hours: Close now (Open in 33 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Afghanistan may close on the following Russian and Afghan holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Independence Day (National Day)	Wednesday, August 19	3 weeks, 5 days
The Prophet's Birthday	Wednesday, August 26	1 month
Day of Knowledge	Tuesday, September 01	1 month, 1 week
Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day	Wednesday, September 09	1 month, 2 weeks
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	1 month, 4 weeks
Unity Day	Wednesday, November 04	3 months, 1 week
December Solstice	Monday, December 21	4 months, 3 weeks
December Solstice	Tuesday, December 22	4 months, 4 weeks
New Year's Day	Friday, January 01	5 months, 1 week
New Year Holiday Week	Monday, January 04	5 months, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Afghan Embassies/Consulates are there in Russia?

Afghanistan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Russia including and Moscow.

2 - Do Russian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

Russian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Afghanistan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Afghanistan in Russia for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Afghan embassies in Russia?

The Afghan representative offices in Russia will be closed in observance of the following Russian and Afghan holidays in 2026/2024:

Independence Day (National Day) (AF) Wed, Aug 19, 2026 (3 weeks, 5 days)

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Time in Afghanistan vs Russia

Kabul, Afghanistan time is 1:30 hours ahead of Moscow, Russia

Moscow, Russia 08:27^AMThursday, July 23, 2026

Kabul, Afghanistan 09:57^AMThursday, July 23, 2026