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Afghanistan Embassy in Moscow, Russia

Povarskaya St, 42, Moscow, Russia

Phone: +7 495 690 3894 Working hours: Close now

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
Muharram	Wednesday, June 17	3 days, 18 hours
June Solstice	Sunday, June 21	1 week
Ashura	Friday, June 26	1 week, 5 days
Independence Day (National Day)	Wednesday, August 19	2 months
The Prophet's Birthday	Wednesday, August 26	2 months, 1 week
Day of Knowledge	Tuesday, September 01	2 months, 2 weeks
Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day	Wednesday, September 09	2 months, 3 weeks
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	3 months, 1 week
Unity Day	Wednesday, November 04	4 months, 3 weeks

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:

Muharram (RU) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (3 days, 22 hours)

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

Moscow, Russia 01:04^AMSaturday, June 13, 2026

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