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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Afghanistan
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan
15Th Street, Roundabout Wazir Akbar Khan Po Box 334
Phone: +93 (0) 700 102 000
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Afghan and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of the Boyne | Sunday, July 12 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Battle of the Boyne | Monday, July 13 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Independence Day (National Day) | Wednesday, August 19 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 31 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 2 months |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Afghanistan?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Afghanistan including and Kabul.
2 - Do Afghan citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Afghan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Afghanistan for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Afghanistan?
The British representative offices in Afghanistan will be closed in observance of the following Afghan and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Battle of the Boyne (GB) Sun, Jul 12, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Afghanistan
London, United Kingdom time is 4:30 hours behind Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
13:22PMFriday, July 03, 2026
London, United Kingdom
09:52AMFriday, July 03, 2026