Quick answer: Afghanistan has 248 business days in 2023 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2023 through Dec 31, 2023.
Month-by-month business days (2023)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 0 |
| February | 19 | 1 |
| March | 23 | 0 |
| April | 18 | 4 |
| May | 22 | 1 |
| June | 18 | 4 |
| July | 20 | 1 |
| August | 21 | 3 |
| September | 20 | 2 |
| October | 22 | 0 |
| November | 22 | 0 |
| December | 21 | 0 |
Public holidays in 2023 (Afghanistan)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2023 | Liberation Day |
| Apr 22, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Apr 23, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Afghan Victory Day |
| May 1, 2023 | Labor Day |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Day of Arafat |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Eid al-Qurban |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Eid al-Qurban Holiday |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Eid al-Qurban Holiday |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Ashura |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Anniversary of Taliban Rule |
| Aug 19, 2023 | Independence Day (National Day) |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Anniversary of the Withdrawal of Foreign Troops |
| Sep 9, 2023 | Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day |
| Sep 27, 2023 | The Prophet's Birthday |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2023.
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 2023?
Afghanistan has 248 working days in 2023 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2023 are excluded from the working-day total (about 16 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April and June 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.