Below is a list of the public holidays 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 Day
• Monday 16 February: Washington's Birthday
• 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: Christmas Holiday (in lieu of Boxing Day)