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Office Timings & Public Holidays

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

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

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

Mondayโ€“Friday

09:00 โ€“ 17:00

Closed

Saturday & Sunday

Service Counter Timings

Passport & Visa Section

09:00 โ€“ 17:00

Document Attestation

09:00 โ€“ 17:00

Emergency Services

24/7 hotline available