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Office Timings & Public Holidays

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

Date
Public Holiday
Country
1 January
New Year’s Day
Turkmenistan
15 February
Liberation Day
Afghanistan
8 March
International Women’s Day
Turkmenistan
21–22 March
Nowruz (National Spring Holiday)
Turkmenistan
28 April
Mujahideen Victory Day
Afghanistan
1 May
International Workers’ Day
Afghanistan
18 May
Constitution & State Flag Day
Turkmenistan
15 August
Victory Day
Afghanistan
19 August
Independence Day of Afghanistan
Afghanistan
31 August
Departure Day
Afghanistan
27 September
Independence Day of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan
6 October
Memorial Day (Day of Remembrance)
Turkmenistan
12 December
International Day of Neutrality
Turkmenistan
1–3 Shawwal
Eid al-Fitr
Afghanistan/Turkmenistan
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
Day of Arafah
Afghanistan
10–12 Dhu al-Hijjah
Eid al-Adha
Afghanistan/Turkmenistan
10 Muharram
Ashura
Afghanistan
12 Rabi’ al-Awwal
Mawlid (Prophet’s Birthday)
Afghanistan

The Afghan Consulate in Ashgabat observes both Afghan national holidays and official holidays of Turkmenistan. 


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

09:00 – 12:30
14:00 – 17:00

Closed

Saturday & Sunday

Service Counter Timings

Passport & Visa Section

09:00 – 12:30, 14:00 – 17:00

Document Attestation

09:00 – 12:30, 14:00 – 17:00

Emergency Services

24/7 hotline available