Quick answer: Afghanistan has 248 business days in 2021 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2021 through Dec 31, 2021.
Month-by-month business days (2021)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 0 |
| February | 19 | 1 |
| March | 22 | 2 |
| April | 20 | 2 |
| May | 19 | 4 |
| June | 22 | 0 |
| July | 18 | 4 |
| August | 21 | 1 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 20 | 1 |
| November | 22 | 0 |
| December | 23 | 0 |
Public holidays in 2021 (Afghanistan)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | Liberation Day |
| Mar 21, 2021 | Nauruz |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Nauruz |
| Apr 13, 2021 | First Day of Ramadan |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Afghan Victory Day |
| May 1, 2021 | Labor Day |
| May 13, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr |
| May 14, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| May 15, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Day of Arafat |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Eid al-Qurban |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Eid al-Qurban Holiday |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Eid al-Qurban Holiday |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Ashura |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Independence Day (National Day) |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day |
| Oct 19, 2021 | The Prophet's Birthday |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2021.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
18 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Afghanistan in 2021?
Afghanistan has 248 working days in 2021 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2021 are excluded from the working-day total (about 16 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
July has the fewest working days, with 18.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.