← 1972 1971 1970 1973 in Afghanistan → 1974 1975 1976
Decades:	1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s
See also:	Other events of 1973 List of years in Afghanistan

The following lists events that happened during 1973 in Afghanistan.

• Monarch: Mohammed Zahir Shah (until 17 July)
• President: Mohammed Daoud Khan (starting 17 July)
• Prime Minister: Mohammad Musa Shafiq (until 17 July)