About this afghan calendar
Browse Afghan Shamsi, Gregorian and calculated Hijri months with Saturday-first weeks, adjacent calendar dates and a clear highlight for today in Kabul. Use the calendar selector to choose your input system, enter an actual date and view or export the results. The toolkit is optimized for modern browsers and supported Gregorian dates from 1900 to 2100.
The Afghan Shamsi calendar uses the Persian Solar Hijri convention and native Afghan month names. Islamic Hijri results are calculated rather than official moon-sighting announcements. If you need a legal or religiously authoritative date, verify it with the issuing authority.
Practical guidance and examples
Read the Afghan Shamsi year and its months
The Afghan solar year begins with Hamal and proceeds through Sawr, Jawza, Saratan, Asad, Sonbola, Mizan, Aqrab, Qaws, Jadi, Dalwa and Hoot. The first six months ordinarily have 31 days, the next five have 30, and Hoot varies with the leap-year calculation. The grid starts on Saturday to match common Afghan calendar use.
Plan by month or by year
Switch between a detailed month view and the full-year overview. Select the year and month directly or move through adjacent months with the navigation controls. Use the small equivalent dates as reference when coordinating a Gregorian meeting date with a Shamsi schedule, and print the calendar view when preparing an event plan.
Understand the date limitations
Calendar month boundaries are calculated in the tool, not manually entered public-holiday announcements. Islamic lunar dates can vary from local moon-sighting decisions. Confirm religious observances, official holidays, and legal deadlines with the relevant authority before including them in a published event programme.
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Frequently asked questions
Which day starts the Afghan calendar week?
The month view begins on Saturday, following the common Afghan weekly arrangement.
Can I change calendar systems?
Yes. Switch between Afghan Shamsi, Gregorian and calculated Islamic Hijri.
What do the small dates inside each calendar square mean?
They show the corresponding day in the alternate calendar, making it easier to compare dates.
Can I print a calendar month?
Yes. Use Print calendar to print the current month view.
Is today shown in Afghanistan time?
Yes. The highlighted day is based on Asia/Kabul.
Are holidays marked on the calendar?
This release focuses on accurate date views. Official holiday data is not included until it has been verified.
How do I switch from month view to year view?
Use the Month view and Year view controls above the calendar to switch presentation without changing the selected calendar.
Can I click a month in the yearly overview?
Yes. Selecting a month card opens the corresponding full monthly calendar.
What are the first six Shamsi months?
Hamal, Sawr, Jawza, Saratan, Asad and Sonbola, each with 31 days.
What are the final six Shamsi months?
Mizan, Aqrab, Qaws, Jadi, Dalwa and Hoot. The first five have 30 days, while Hoot varies by year.
Why is Saturday the first column?
The layout follows the common Afghanistan Saturday-first week convention.
How is today's date highlighted?
The calendar uses the Asia/Kabul current date to identify and highlight today.
What do small numbers in the calendar cells represent?
They show the day number in the alternate Shamsi or Gregorian calendar for quick reference.
Can I view dates in Islamic Hijri months?
Yes. Choose Hijri from the calendar system selector; the lunar dates use the selected calculation convention.
Are Hijri calendar dates officially confirmed moon sightings?
No. They are calculated estimates and may differ from announcements based on local observation.
Can I display Dari or Pashto month and weekday names?
The language selector changes the calendar's supported labels, including native month and weekday names.
Can I use Persian-style digits?
Yes. Select Persian numerals for the date numbers while keeping the same underlying dates.
Will printing include the whole website navigation?
The print stylesheet emphasizes the selected calendar and hides interactive tool navigation and controls.
Does the yearly calendar show all 12 months?
Yes, where the chosen year lies within the supported conversion interval.
Can I navigate between previous and next years?
Use the previous/next controls in year view, or edit the year field directly.
Are Afghan public holidays marked automatically?
Not in this calendar release. Only dates are calculated; any official holiday dataset would need separate verification.
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