Below is a list of the public holidays that we will be observing in 2009.

The Embassy will also be closed on these days.

Thursday 1 January - New Year's Day

Monday 19 January - Martin Luther King Jr Day

Monday 16 February - Presidents' Day

Friday 10 April  - Good Friday

Monday 25 May - Memorial Day

Friday 3 July - Independence Day

Monday 7 September - Labour Day

Monday 12 October - Columbus Day

Wednesday 11 November - Veterans' Day

Thursday 26 November - Thanksgiving

Friday 27 November - Privilege Holiday

Thursday 24 December - Christmas Privilege Holiday

Friday 25 December  - Christmas Day

Monday 28 December - Boxing Day