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Office Timings & Public Holidays

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

Date
Public Holiday
Country
1–2 January
New Year
Kakzakhstan
7 January
Orthodox Christmas
Kakzakhstan
15 February
Liberation Day
Afghanistan
8 March
International Women’s Day
Kakzakhstan
21–23 March
Nauryz Holiday
Kakzakhstan
28 April
Mujahideen Victory Day
Afghanistan
1 May
International Workers’ Day
Afghanistan
1 May
Kazakhstan People’s Unity Day
Kakzakhstan
7 May
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Kakzakhstan
9 May
Victory Day Kazakhstan
Kakzakhstan
6 July
Capital City Day
Kakzakhstan
15 August
Victory Day Afghanistan
Afghanistan
19 August
Independence Day of Afghanistan
Afghanistan
30 August
Constitution Day
Kakzakhstan
31 August
Departure Day
Afghanistan
25 October
Republic Day
Kakzakhstan
16 December
Independence Day of Kazakhstan
Kakzakhstan
1–3 Shawwal
Eid al-Fitr
Afghanistan
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
Day of Arafah
Afghanistan
10–12 Dhu al-Hijjah
Eid al-Adha
Afghanistan/Kazakhstan
10 Muharram
Ashura
Afghanistan
12 Rabi’ al-Awwal
Mawlid (Prophet’s Birthday)
Afghanistan

The Afghan Consulate in Almaty observes both Afghan national holidays and official holidays of Kazakhstan.

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 – 16:00

Closed

Saturday & Sunday

Service Counter Timings

Passport & Visa Section

09:00 – 16:00

Document Attestation

09:00 – 16:00

Emergency Services

24/7 hotline available