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Office Timings & Public Holidays

Know when to visit the Afghan Consulate in London and plan your appointments in advance.

Date Public Holiday Country
01-Jan-2026 New Year’s Day London, UK
03-Apr-2026 Good Friday London, UK
06-Apr-2026 Easter Monday London, UK
04-May-2026 Early May Bank Holiday London, UK
25-May-2026 Spring Bank Holiday London, UK
31-Aug-2026 Summer Bank Holiday London, UK
25-Dec-2026 Christmas Day London, UK
28-Dec-2026 Boxing Day (substitute day) London, UK
Date Public Holiday Country
15-Feb-2026 Liberation Day Afghanistan
28-Apr-2026 Mujahideen Victory Day Afghanistan
01-May-2026 International Workers’ Day Afghanistan
15-Aug-2026 Victory Day Afghanistan
19-Aug-2026 Independence Day Afghanistan
31-Aug-2026 Departure Day Afghanistan
20–22-Mar-2026 Nowruz (Afghan New Year) Afghanistan
20–22-Mar-2026 (Approx) Eid al-Fitr Afghanistan
27-Jun-2026 (Approx) Day of Arafah Afghanistan
28–30-Jun-2026 (Approx) Eid al-Adha Afghanistan
05-Aug-2026 (Approx) Ashura Afghanistan
15-Sep-2026 (Approx) Mawlid (Prophet’s Birthday) Afghanistan

The Afghan Consulate in London observes both Afghan national holidays and official holidays of the United Kingdom. 


Citizens are advised to check this schedule before planning their visit. Please note that religious holidays may vary depending on official moon-sighting announcements.

Working Days

Monday — Friday

09:30–15:30

Closed

Saturday & Sunday

Service Counter Timings

Passport & Visa Section

09:30–13:30

Document Submission

09:30–13:30

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24/7 hotline available

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