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Office Timings & Public Holidays

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

Date
Public Holiday
Country
February 5
Kashmir Day
Pakistan
February 15
Liberation Day
Afghanistan
March 23
Pakistan Day
Pakistan
April 28
Mujahideen Victory Day
Afghanistan
May 1
Labor Day / International Workers Day
Afghanistan/Pakistan
May 28
Youm-e-Takbeer
Pakistan
August 14
Independence Day of Pakistan
Pakistan
August 15
Victory Day
Afghanistan
August 19
Independence Day of Afghanistan
Afghanistan
August 31
Departure Day
Afghanistan
November 9
Iqbal Day
Pakistan
December 25
Quaid-e-Azam Day & Christmas
Pakistan
1–3 Shawwal (subject to moon sighting / official announcement)
Eid ul-Fitr
Afghanistan/Pakistan
10–12 Dhu al-Hijjah (subject to moon sighting / official announcement)
Eid ul-Adha
Afghanistan/Pakistan
9–10 Muharram (commonly observed as 2 days)
Ashura
Afghanistan/Pakistan
12 Rabi’ al-Awwal
Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Afghanistan/Pakistan

The Afghan Consulate in Karachi observes both Afghan national holidays and official holidays of Pakistan. 


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