Afghanistan Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Afghanistan may close on the following UAE and Afghan holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day (National Day) | Wednesday, August 19 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
| Ramadan starts | Monday, February 08 | 7 months |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wednesday, March 10 | 8 months |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Thursday, March 11 | 8 months, 1 week |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Friday, March 12 | 8 months, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Sunday, March 21 | 8 months, 2 weeks |
| Afghan Victory Day | Wednesday, April 28 | 9 months, 3 weeks |
| Day of Arafat | Sunday, May 16 | 10 months, 1 week |
1. How many Afghan Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
Afghanistan currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
UAE 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 United Arab Emirates for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Afghan embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The Afghan representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Afghan holidays in 2026/2024:
- Independence Day (National Day) (AF) Wed, Aug 19, 2026 (1 month, 2 weeks)
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Time in Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates
Kabul, Afghanistan time is 0:30 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates