Afghanistan Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Afghanistan may close on the following Saudi Arabian and Afghan holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram (Muslim New Year) | 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 |
| Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Saudi National Day | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 6 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 6 months, 1 week |
1. How many Afghan Embassies/Consulates are there in Saudi Arabia?
Afghanistan currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Saudi Arabia including Riyadh and Jeddah.
2 - Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Afghan embassies in Saudi Arabia?
The Afghan representative offices in Saudi Arabia will be closed in observance of the following Saudi Arabian and Afghan holidays in 2026/2024:
- Muharram (Muslim New Year) (SA) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (3 days, 22 hours)
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Time in Afghanistan vs Saudi Arabia
Kabul, Afghanistan time is 1:30 hours ahead of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia