Afghan Victory Day 2020 in Afghanistan

Afghan Victory Day 2020 is also known as Mujahideen Victory Day and observed as a political holiday in every part of Afghanistan. This day is annually observed on 28 April and commemorates the occasion when the Communist Regime was overthrown by Mujahideen Rebel Forces in the year 1992. Afghan Victory Day is largely observed by the followers of Mujahideen in Afghanistan.

When is Afghan Victory Day in 2020?

28

April, 2020

(Tuesday)

Afghan Victory Day  in Afghanistan

Is Afghan Victory Day a Public Holiday in Afghanistan?

Afghan Victory Day is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2020. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.

Afghan Victory Day History

Afghan Victory Day History holds high significance both politically and culturally and highlights the reason behind its observance. It all started when the Marxist People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan came into power after the end of the monarchy, and aimed at making Afghanistan a communist nation. This mindset did not fit in with the people of Afghanistan, especially Afghans living in rural areas since they felt that the ruling government is too un-Islamic.

Simultaneously, with the ongoing Cold War, USSR supported the change. In contrast, the US Forces were supporting Mujahideen Resistance, thereby giving rise to a deadly Civil War that took the lives of over 1 million people, left the country in ruins and led to the birth of Al-Qaeda. This is why Afghan Victory Day marks the end of one of the worst political conflicts ever faced by the country.

Afghan Victory Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2019 Sun 28 April Afghan Victory Day Public Holiday
2020 Tue 28 April Afghan Victory Day Public Holiday
2021 Wed 28 April Afghan Victory Day Public Holiday
2022 Thu 28 April Afghan Victory Day Public Holiday
2023 Fri 28 April Afghan Victory Day Public Holiday
2024 Sun 28 April Afghan Victory Day Public Holiday
2025 Mon 28 April Afghan Victory Day Public Holiday

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Quick Facts

This year: Tue, 28 April 2020
Next year: Wed, 28 April 2021
Last year: Sun, 28 April 2019
Type: Public Holiday