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Office Timings & Public Holidays

Know when to visit the Afghan Embassy in Athens and plan your appointments in advance.

Date
Public Holiday
Country
January 1st
New Years
Greece
January 6th
Epiphany
Greece
February 15th
Liberation Day
Afghanistan
Date varies annually
Clean Monday (Pure Monday)
Greece
March 25th
Greek Independence Day
Greece
1–3 Shawwal
Eid Ul Fitr
Afghanistan
Date varies annually
Easter Monday
Greece
Date varies annually
Good Friday (Orthodox)
Greece
April 28th
Mujahideen Victory Day
Afghanistan
May 1st
Labour Day
Afghanistan/Greece
Date varies annually
Monday of the Holy Spirit (Whit Monday)
Greece
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
Day of Arafah
Afghanistan
10–12 Dhu al-Hijjah
Eid ul Adha
Afghanistan
10 Muharram
Ashura
Afghanistan
August 15th
Victory Day / Assumption (Dormition of the Theotokos)
Afghanistan / Greece
August 19th
Afghan Independence Day
Afghanistan
12 Rabi’ al-Awwal
Mawlid (Prophet’s Birthday)
Afghanistan
August 31st
Departure Day
Afghanistan
October 28th
Ochi Day
Greece
December 25th & 26th
Christmas Holidays
Greece

The Afghan Embassy in Athens observes both Afghan national holidays and official holidays of Greece. 


Citizens are advised to ceck this schedule before planning their visit. Please note that religious holidays may vary depending on official moon-sighting announcements.

Working Days

Monday – Friday

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Closed

Saturday & Sunday

Service Counter Timings

Passport & Visa Section

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Document Attestation

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Emergency Services

24/7 hotline available