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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 Yearโ€™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 Workersโ€™ Day Afghanistan
15-Aug-2026 Victory Day Afghanistan
19-Aug-2026 Independence Day Afghanistan
31-Aug-2026 Departure Day Afghanistan
20โ€“22-Mar-2026 Nowruz (Afghan New Year) Afghanistan
20โ€“22-Mar-2026 (Approx) Eid al-Fitr Afghanistan
27-Jun-2026 (Approx) Day of Arafah Afghanistan
28โ€“30-Jun-2026 (Approx) Eid al-Adha Afghanistan
05-Aug-2026 (Approx) Ashura Afghanistan
15-Sep-2026 (Approx) Mawlid (Prophetโ€™s Birthday) Afghanistan

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

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 โ€” Friday

09:30โ€“15:30

Closed

Saturday & Sunday

Service Counter Timings

Passport & Visa Section

09:30โ€“13:30

Document Submission

09:30โ€“13:30

Emergency Services

24/7 hotline available