Ka’i Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Closures & Holiday Calendar

Q: What public holidays are observed in Ka’i?

Public holidays observed in Ka’i include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Afghanistan, since Ka’i doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ka’i, Nangarhar

Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Ka’i. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Ka’i.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Ka’i align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Afghan Independence Day on August 19) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Ka’i.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ka’i, Nangarhar

This is Afghanistan's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Afghanistan's country-level and Nangarhar holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Ka’i as anywhere else in Afghanistan.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Ka’i

These are Afghanistan's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Afghanistan's country and Nangarhar holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Ka’i just as everywhere else in Afghanistan.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Afghan Independence Day	August 19	National Day	Full National Closure	mfa.gov.af

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Ka’i

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Afghan Independence Day	Thu, Aug 19, 2027	Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Ka’i

Ka’i's bank branches, municipal offices and public schools close on Afghanistan's statutory holidays just as they do everywhere else in the country — shops and restaurants more often stay open with adjusted hours rather than closing outright.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Ka’i's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Afghanistan declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

Ka’i runs on the Asia/Kabul time zone, so statutory holidays here fall on the same local calendar date as the rest of Afghanistan — there's no cross-timezone shift to account for.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ka’i Public Holidays

Are banks in Ka’i closed on public holidays?

Yes. Ka’i's bank branches follow Afghanistan's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.

What public holidays are observed in Ka’i?

Public holidays observed in Ka’i include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Afghanistan, since Ka’i doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Ka’i?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Ka’i so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

Do public holidays in Ka’i differ from other cities in Afghanistan?

No — public holidays in Afghanistan are set nationally, not city by city, so Ka’i observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Afghanistan. This page is a convenient Ka’i-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Ka’i use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Ka’i runs on the Asia/Kabul time zone. Since Afghanistan's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Ka’i — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Ka’i's public holiday dates come from?

Ka’i follows Afghanistan's national statutory holidays, published via mfa.gov.af — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Ka’i Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 1 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Afghan Independence Day (August 19)

📍 Ka’i Quick Facts

State / Province: Nangarhar

Time Zone: Asia/Kabul

Coordinates: 34.1282°, 70.7183°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +04:30

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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